CVE-2010-4170

The staprun runtime tool in SystemTap 1.3 does not properly clear the environment before executing modprobe, which allows local users to gain privileges by setting the MODPROBE_OPTIONS environment variable to specify a malicious configuration file.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

7.2 HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

5.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 93rd percentile

Published

2010-12-07

Updated

2024-08-07

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15620

Metasploit modules (1)

• rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/local/systemtap_modprobe_o…

ExploitDB entries (2)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46730
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15620

Security advisories

• http://secunia.com/advisories/42256
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42263
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42306
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42318
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0894.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0895.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44914

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry