Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in kernel via a crafted microcode headerID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:25166 | Date: (C)2015-06-23 (M)2024-03-20 |
Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: unix |
The host is installed with kernel on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle a crafted microcode header. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to escalate privileges on the affected system.
Platform: |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |