PT-2014-9016 · Linux +3 · Linux Kernel +3

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 3.19 Description: The issue allows local users to bypass intended ACL settings and gain privileges via standard filesystem operations. This can occur in two scenarios: 1 during an xattr-replacement time window,...

PT-2014-8424 · Linux +5 · Linux Kernel +5

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 3.19 Description: The issue makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism. This is achieved via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value, exploiting the improper paravirt...

PT-2017-1994 · Linux +2 · Linux Kernel +2

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 3.19 Description: The issue is related to the mishandling of counter grouping in the Linux kernel, specifically in the kernel/events/core.c file. This allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted...