CVE-2009-0342 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass Systrace access restrictions on x86_64 Linux by exploiting syscall number mismatches between 32-bit and 64-bit modes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0342?
CVE-2009-0342 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Niels Provos Systrace before 1.6f on the x86_64 Linux platform allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by making a 64-bit syscall with a syscall number that corresponds to a policy-compliant 32-bit syscall.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0342?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Provos Systrace.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0342 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0342 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fh9-9x39-q9qw.