The bluez_sock_create function in the Bluetooth stack for Linux kernel 2.4.6 through 2.4.30-rc1 and 2.6 through 2.6.11.5 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) socket or (2) socketpair call with a negative protocol value.
Affected Platforms
Redhat Enterprise LinuxRedhat Enterprise Linux DesktopSuse Suse LinuxRedhat Fedora CoreUbuntu Ubuntu LinuxLinux Linux KernelConectiva LinuxRedhat Linux