Linux Kernel 32 Bit Compatibility System Call Handler AMD64 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Linux Kernel 32 Bit Compatibility System Call Handler AMD64 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Linux Kernel is reported prone to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This issue may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges leading to a complete compromise of a vulnerable computer.

It is reported that this issue arises as the 32 bit compatibility system call handler fails to verify an unspecified argument properly. This vulnerability only presents itself on the AMD64 platform.

This issue reportedly affects 2.4.x versions of the kernel.

Further details about this issue are currently unavailable. This BID will be updated if more information is released.