Linux Kernel up to 4.12.0 drivers/base/platform.c driver_override race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 4.12.0. This vulnerability affects the function driver_override of the file drivers/base/platform.c. The manipulation results in race condition. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-12146. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.12.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function driver_override of the file drivers/base/platform.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The driver_override implementation in drivers/base/platform.c in the Linux kernel before 4.12.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a race condition between a read operation and a store operation that involve different overrides.

The bug was discovered 05/25/2017. The weakness was released 09/08/2017 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12146 since 08/01/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a 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 106 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103365 (Debian DSA-3981-1 : linux - security update (BlueBorne) (Stack Clash)), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176163 (Debian Security Update for Linux (DSA 3981-1)).

Upgrading to version 4.12.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103365) and SecurityFocus (BID 100651†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-105390, VDB-106127, VDB-106733 and VDB-106736. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 103365
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3981-1 : linux - security update (BlueBorne) (Stack Clash)
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OpenVAS ID: 53754
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3981-1 (linux - security update)
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.12.1
Patch: git.kernel.org

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05/25/2017 🔍
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08/01/2017 +68 days 🔍
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09/20/2017 +11 days 🔍
09/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 6265539776a0810b7ce6398c27866ddb9c6bd154
Researcher: Yonggang Guo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12146 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12146
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106296

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SecurityFocus: 100651

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2017 13:36
Updated: 12/28/2022 09:16
Changes: 09/09/2017 13:36 (75), 11/14/2019 09:13 (9), 01/11/2021 13:31 (5), 12/28/2022 09:16 (3)
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