NSA SELinux 200012181053 libsecure find_default_type memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in NSA SELinux 200012181053. This affects the function find_default_type
of the file libsecure. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer overflow in the find_default_type function in libsecure in NSA Security-enhanced Linux, which may allow attackers to modify critical data in memory.
The weakness was disclosed 02/12/2001 with BindView (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0073. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Timeline
12/26/2000 🔍02/12/2001 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔Organization: BindView
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2001-0073 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 2154 - Security-Enhanced Linux Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140109
Entry
Created: 07/03/2014 11:02Changes: 07/03/2014 11:02 (53)
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