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Linux Kernel "proc" World Writeable File Security Bypass
03 November 2009
The Linux kernel is exposed to a security bypass issue. Specifically, a local attacker can use the "/proc" utility to write to world writable files that are located in directories that the attacker isn't supposed to access. Successfully exploiting this issue may lead to other attacks.
Ref: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507386
09.44.20 - CVE: Not Available
Platform: Linux
Ref: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507386
09.44.20 - CVE: Not Available
Platform: Linux