CVE-2011-2503

systemtap: signed module loading race condition

Published Jul 26, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The insert_module function in runtime/staprun/staprun_funcs.c in the systemtap runtime tool (staprun) in SystemTap before 1.6 does not properly validate a module when loading it, which allows local users to gain privileges via a race condition between the signature validation and the module initialization.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2348-1 systemtap security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-2490 The insert_module function in runtime/staprun/staprun_funcs.c in the systemtap runtime tool (staprun) in SystemTap before 1.6 does not properly validate a module when loading it, which allows local users to gain privileges via a race condition between the signature validation and the module initialization.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00069}

epss

{'score': 0.00112}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 1:01 AM
Reserved
Jun 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 26, 2012, 7:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 25, 2011, 12:00 AM