CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: runtime/staprun/staprun_funcs.c in the systemtap runtime tool (staprun) in systemtap before 1.6 does not properly validate modules when a module path is specified by a user for user-space probing, which allows local users in the stapusr group to gain privileges via a crafted module in the search path in the -u argument.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2012-07-26
Last Modified Date: 2012-07-27