Linux Kernel 2.6.27.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.27.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0028. There is no exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.27.2 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.

The issue has been introduced in 10/09/2008. The weakness was published 06/21/2012 with Red Hat Security Response Team (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0028 since 12/07/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/05/2021). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1351 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57922 (CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2012:0107)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216033 (VMWare ESX 4.1.0 Patch Release ESX410-201204001 Missing (KB2013057)).

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 databases at X-Force (73138), Tenable (57922), SecurityFocus (BID 51947†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34516†). Similar entries are available at VDB-61076, VDB-61074, VDB-61073 and VDB-61072. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 57922
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2012:0107)
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OpenVAS ID: 881207
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for kernel CESA-2012:0107 centos5
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 8141c7f3e7aee618312fa1c15109e1219de784a7

Timelineinfo

10/09/2008 🔍
12/07/2011 +1154 days 🔍
01/04/2012 +28 days 🔍
01/04/2012 +0 days 🔍
02/21/2012 +48 days 🔍
06/21/2012 +121 days 🔍
06/21/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1005 days 🔍
12/05/2021 +2449 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2012:0107
Organization: Red Hat Security Response Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0028 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0028
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61075

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X-Force: 73138
SecurityFocus: 51947 - Linux Kernel 'exec()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 34516 - Linux Kernel exec() Robust List Pointers Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/05/2021 09:53
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/09/2017 14:54 (14), 12/05/2021 09:52 (5), 12/05/2021 09:53 (2)
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