Local Privilege Escalation in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on S/390 Platform
CVE-2004-0887

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Suse
Status
Suse Linux
Linux Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2005

Summary

A security flaw exists in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 running on the S/390 architecture, where the system fails to adequately manage a specific privileged instruction. This oversight allows local users to exploit the vulnerability and potentially gain root-level access, compromising the security and integrity of the system.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11489
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://secunia.com/advisories/19369
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1018
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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