Linux Kernel up to 2.6.10 sys32_vm86_warning memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.10. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function sys32_vm86_warning. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-1151. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.10 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function sys32_vm86_warning. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) sys32_ni_syscall and (2) sys32_vm86_warning functions in sys_ia32.c for Linux 2.6.x may allow local attackers to modify kernel memory and gain privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 12/18/2003. The weakness was disclosed 11/30/2004 by Jeremy Fitzhardinge (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ussg.iu.edu. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1151 since 12/07/2004. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 348 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16259 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2005:022)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ussg.iu.edu. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18404), Tenable (16259), SecurityFocus (BID 11938†), OSVDB (12284†) and Secunia (SA13410†). The entries VDB-947, VDB-945, VDB-946 and VDB-944 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 16259
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2005:022)
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OpenVAS ID: 65411
OpenVAS Name: SLES9: Security update for Linux kernel
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ussg.iu.edu

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12/18/2003 🔍
11/30/2004 +348 days 🔍
11/30/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2004 +7 days 🔍
12/09/2004 +2 days 🔍
12/13/2004 +4 days 🔍
12/14/2004 +1 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +27 days 🔍
01/25/2005 +15 days 🔍
01/26/2005 +1 days 🔍
02/09/2005 +14 days 🔍
06/30/2019 +5254 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: ussg.iu.edu
Researcher: Jeremy Fitzhardinge
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1151 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1151
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1027
X-Force: 18404
SecurityFocus: 11938 - Linux Kernel Sys32_NI_Syscall/Sys32_VM86_Warning Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 13410 - Linux Kernel "sys32_ni_syscall" / "sys32_vm86_warning" Buffer Overflow, Less Critical
OSVDB: 12284 - Linux Kernel sys32_vm86_warning Function Local Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 7026 - Buffer Overflow in Linux kernel via sys32_ni_syscall or sys32_vm86_warning Functions, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2004 12:17
Updated: 06/30/2019 12:38
Changes: 12/13/2004 12:17 (84), 06/30/2019 12:38 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:68B:103

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