Description
Linux kreatecd trusts a user-supplied path that is used to find the cdrecord program, allowing local users to gain root privileges.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 1
- Halloween Linux 4.0 / SuSE Linux 6.0/6.1/6.2/6.3 - 'kreatecd' Local Privilege Escalation EDB-19813 · local · Mar 16, 2000 · verified
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References
- 20000316 "TESO & C-Skills development advisory -- kreatecd" at: mailing-list
- 1061 vdb-entry