Title: Linux Kernel ptrace Attached Process Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Mar 17, 2003
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.2.25 or 2.4.21 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.