Linux Kernel up to 2.6.31-rc10 sg_build_indirect memory corruption
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function sg_build_indirect
. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
The sg_build_indirect function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 through 2.6.31-rc8 uses an incorrect variable when accessing an array, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS and NULL pointer dereference), as demonstrated by using xcdroast to duplicate a CD. NOTE: this is only exploitable by users who can open the cdrom device.
The issue has been introduced in 12/25/2008. The weakness was shared 09/22/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3288. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 271 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 42209 (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 8.04 LTS / 8.10 / 9.04 : linux, linux-source-2.6.15 vulnerabilities (USN-852-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195000 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux, Linux-source-2.6.15 Vulnerabilities (USN-852-1)).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (42209). The entries 50151, 49717, 49465 and 49437 are related to this item.
Product
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- 2.6.28-rc1
- 2.6.31-rc2
- 2.6.31-rc3
- 2.6.31-rc4
- 2.6.31-rc5
- 2.6.31-rc6
- 2.6.31-rc7
- 2.6.31-rc8
- 2.6.31-rc9
- 2.6.31-rc10
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 42209
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 8.04 LTS / 8.10 / 9.04 : linux, linux-source-2.6.15 vulnerabilities (USN-852-1)
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Timeline
12/25/2008 🔍09/22/2009 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: ubuntu.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2009-3288 (🔍)
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Vulnerability Center: 23876 - Linux kernel 2.6.28-rc1 - 2.6.31-rc8 sg_build_indirect Function Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium
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Entry
Created: 03/18/2015 15:15Updated: 08/23/2021 06:53
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (53), 02/16/2017 10:04 (9), 08/23/2021 06:41 (3), 08/23/2021 06:53 (1)
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