CWE Code: 362
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Summary: the linux kernel before 3.15.4 on intel processors does not properly restrict use of a non-canonical value for the saved rip address in the case of a system call that does not use iret, which allows local users to leverage a race condition and gain privileges, or cause a denial of service (double fault), via a crafted application that makes ptrace and fork system calls.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-07-09
Last Modified Date: 2014-08-01