CVE-2012-0056

The mem_write function in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2, when ASLR is disabled, does not properly check permissions when writing to /proc/<pid>/mem, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying process memory, as demonstrated by Mempodipper.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2012-01-27 07:55

Updated : 2023-02-12 19:24


NVD link : CVE-2012-0056

Mitre link : CVE-2012-0056


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CWE
CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel