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Linux Local Privilege Escalation via SUID /proc/pid/mem Write
Introducing Mempodipper , an exploit for CVE-2012-0056. /proc/ pid /mem is an interface for reading and writing, directly, process memory by seeking around with the same addresses as the process's virtual memory space. In 2.6.39, the protections against unauthorized access to /proc/ pid /mem were deemed sufficient…
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Security & PrivacySystems & Performance2012
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2012 | Linux Local Privilege Escalation via SUID /proc/pid/mem Write by zx2c4 | 199 | 55 |
