Linux Kernel up to 2.6.35.13 netdevice.h memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file netdevice.h. 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 availability.

The issue has been introduced in 08/01/2010. The weakness was shared 09/10/2014 by Prasad J Pandit as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-3535 since 05/14/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1501 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78578 (Oracle Linux 6 / 7 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2014-3081)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122632 (Red Hat Update for Kernel (RHSA-2014:1167)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95880) and Tenable (78578). Further details are available at bugzilla.redhat.com. The entries 13398 and 67523 are related to this item.

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

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 78578
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 6 / 7 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2014-3081)
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OpenVAS ID: 80056
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2014-3086
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Patch: 256df2f3879efdb2e9808bdb1b54b16fbb11fa38

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 256df2f3879efdb2e9808bdb1b54b16fbb11fa38
Researcher: Prasad J Pandit
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3535 (🔍)
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X-Force: 95880 - Linux Kernel netdevice.h denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1030830 - Linux Kernel Logging Null Pointer Dereference Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 46084 - Linux Kernel Remote DoS due to \x27netdevice.h\x27 NULL Pointer Dereference, High
SecurityFocus: 69721 - Linux Kernel 'netdevice.h' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Created: 09/11/2014 16:28
Updated: 02/15/2022 22:28
Changes: 09/11/2014 16:28 (82), 06/06/2017 08:23 (5), 02/15/2022 22:16 (5), 02/15/2022 22:28 (1)
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