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CVE-2007-0257

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** DISPUTED **

Unspecified vulnerability in the expand_stack function in grsecurity PaX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the grsecurity developer has disputed this issue, stating that "the function they claim the vulnerability to be in is a trivial function, which can, and has been, easily checked for any supposed vulnerabilities." The developer also cites a past disclosure that was not proven. As of 20070120, the original researcher has released demonstration code.

Date published : 2007-01-16

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22014

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456626/100/0/threaded

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