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Bug 188589 - Linux Kernel < 2.6.22.2 Insecure Batch Buffers Privilege Escalation (CVE-2007-3851)
Summary: Linux Kernel < 2.6.22.2 Insecure Batch Buffers Privilege Escalation (CVE-2007...
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: Gentoo Security
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Kernel (show other bugs)
Hardware: All Linux
: High normal (vote)
Assignee: Gentoo Security
URL: http://secunia.com/advisories/26389/
Whiteboard: [linux < 2.6.22.2][gp < 2.6.22-4]
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Reported: 2007-08-12 14:35 UTC by Matt Fleming (RETIRED)
Modified: 2013-09-03 03:46 UTC (History)
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Description Matt Fleming (RETIRED) gentoo-dev 2007-08-12 14:35:20 UTC 
A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the driver for i965G chipsets and above, which can be exploited to e.g. gain escalated privileges by modifying physical memory.

Successful exploitation requires that the attacker is logged in to an X server and has access to the DRM.

This has been fixed in 2.6.22.2