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>> Linux Kernel Insecure Batch Buffers Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Title : Linux Kernel Insecure Batch Buffers Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
VUPEN ID : VUPEN/ADV-2007-2854
CVE ID : CVE-2007-3851
Rated as : Moderate Risk 
Remotely Exploitable : No
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2007-08-13
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A vulnerability has been identified in Linux Kernel, which could be exploited by malicious users to bypass security restrictions and obtain elevated privileges. This issue is caused by an error in the " i915_dispatch_batchbuffer()" [drivers/char/drm/i915_dma.c] function, which could allow local attackers who are logged into X and and have access to direct rendering to obtain elevated privileges.
Affected Products
Linux Kernel versions prior to 2.6.22.2
Solution
Upgrade to Linux Kernel version 2.6.22.2 :
http://www.kernel.org
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2854
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22.2
Credits
Vulnerability reported by the vendor.
ChangeLog
2007-08-13 : Initial release
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