Alan Cox wrote:
> Vulnerability: CAN-2003-0127

> The Linux 2.2 and Linux 2.4 kernels have a flaw in ptrace. This hole allows
> local users to obtain full privileges. Remote exploitation of this hole is
> not possible. Linux 2.5 is not believed to be vulnerable.

The patch breaks /proc/<pid>/cmdline and /proc/<pid>/environ for 'non dumpable'
processes, even for root.

We need to access theses proc files for processes monitoring.

Included is a patch to restore this functionnality for root.

Any comments ?
(See attached file: cmdline_environ_fix.diff)
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Mathieu Lafon - Arkoon Network Security