Linux Kernel 2.4/2.5/2.6 ISO9660 File System memory corruption

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.4/2.5/2.6 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component ISO9660 File System Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in Linux kernel before 2.4.22 allows local users to gain privileges, related to "R128 DRI limits checking."

The bug was discovered 02/04/2004. The weakness was shared 04/14/2004 by Greg MacManus with iDefense (Website). The advisory is available at idefense.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0003. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15316 (Debian DSA-479-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18-alpha+i386+powerpc - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15029) and Tenable (15316). heise.de is providing further details. The entries 615, 635, 718 and 935 are related to this item.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15316
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-479-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18-alpha+i386+powerpc - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53682
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 479-1 (kernel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: kernel.org

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09/29/2004 +167 days 🔍
06/28/2019 +5385 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: idefense.com
Researcher: Greg MacManus
Organization: iDefense
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-0003 (🔍)
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X-Force: 15029 - Linux kernel R128 privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9570 - Linux Kernel R128 Device Driver Unspecified Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 12075 - Conectiva update for kernel, Less Critical
OSVDB: 3807 - Linux Kernel R128 DRI Limits Checking Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2004 12:33
Updated: 06/28/2019 09:53
Changes: 04/15/2004 12:33 (89), 06/28/2019 09:53 (3)
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Committer: olku

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