Linux Kernel 2.4/2.6 IEEE 1394 Driver integer coercion

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.4/2.6 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component IEEE 1394 Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the hpsb_alloc_packet function (incorrectly reported as alloc_hpsb_packet) in IEEE 1394 (Firewire) driver 2.4 and 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the functions (1) raw1394_write, (2) state_connected, (3) handle_remote_request, or (4) hpsb_make_writebpacket.

The bug was discovered 06/22/2004. The weakness was published 06/22/2004 by infamous41md as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0658 since 07/12/2004. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (90236). Additional details are provided at secunia.com. Similar entries are available at 737 and 11797.

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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Patch: kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: infamous41md
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0658 (🔍)
X-Force: 90236 - Cisco Unified IP Phones 9900 Series denial of service
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
SecurityFocus: 10593 - Linux Kernel IEEE 1394 Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 56384
OSVDB: 7253 - CVE-2004-0658 - Linux kernel - Integer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2004 15:01
Updated: 06/28/2019 18:49
Changes: 06/28/2004 15:01 (69), 06/28/2019 18:49 (4)
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Committer: olku

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