CVE-2009-2691

kernel: /proc/$pid/maps visible during initial setuid ELF loading

Published Aug 14, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-2684 The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:59 AM
Reserved
Aug 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 14, 2009, 3:16 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 10, 2009, 12:00 AM