The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the...
Moderate severity
Unreviewed
Published
May 17, 2022
to the GitHub Advisory Database
•
Updated Feb 21, 2023
Description
Published by the National Vulnerability Database
May 3, 2013
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database
May 17, 2022
Last updated
Feb 21, 2023
The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
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