CVE-2011-4127 in Kernel
Summary
The Linux kernel before 3.2.2 does not properly restrict SG_IO ioctl calls, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on disk read and write operations by sending a SCSI command to (1) a partition block device or (2) an LVM volume.
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Reservation
10/18/2011
Disclosure
07/03/2012
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4503 | Linux Kernel SG_IO SCSI IOCTL access control | 264 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-4127 |