Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.
CVSS v2.0 Score
7.2
/ 10.0
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Information
- Published
- 11 juil. 1999
- Updated
- 16 avr. 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
linux linux kernelAll Linux Kernel CVEs →
Versions : 2.0.37
Weaknesses (CWE)
NVD-CWE-Other
References (4)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
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