VDB-11406 · OSVDB 100549

NetBSD up to 6.1.2 uipc_socket.c null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NetBSD up to 6.1.2 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the file src/sys/kern/uipc_socket.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was released 11/27/2013 by Brian Marcotte as NetBSD Security Advisory 2013-011 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at ftp.netbsd.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying the patch NetBSD Security Advisory 2013-011 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ftp.netbsd.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Further details are available at cvsweb.netbsd.org. Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 11405.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Patch: NetBSD Security Advisory 2013-011

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12/06/2013 +9 days 🔍
03/28/2019 +1938 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: NetBSD Security Advisory 2013-011
Researcher: Brian Marcotte
Status: Confirmed
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OSVDB: 100549

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2013 14:41
Updated: 03/28/2019 11:36
Changes: 12/06/2013 14:41 (47), 03/28/2019 11:36 (2)
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