Linux Kernel up to 2.4.28/2.6.9 ip_options_get memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.4.28/2.6.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ip_options_get. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-1335. The attack can only be performed from the local network. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.4.28/2.6.9 (Operating System). This affects the function ip_options_get. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Memory leak in the ip_options_get function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by repeatedly calling the ip_cmsg_send function.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2004. The weakness was released 12/15/2004 by Georgi Guninski (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at guninski.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1335 since 01/06/2005. The attack needs to approached within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at guninski.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22609 (Debian DSA-1067-1 : kernel-source-2.4.16 - 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 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18524), Exploit-DB (692), Tenable (22609), SecurityFocus (BID 11956†) and OSVDB (13535†). Further details are available at derkeiler.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-1073, VDB-1072, VDB-1085 and VDB-22558. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 22609
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1067-1 : kernel-source-2.4.16 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 56784
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1067-1 (kernel 2.4.16)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: guninski.com
Researcher: Georgi Guninski
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1335 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1335
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1071

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X-Force: 18524 - Linux kernel ip_options_get memory leak, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 11956 - Linux Kernel Multiple Local Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 13493 - Linux Kernel "ip_options_get()" and "vc_resize()" Vulnerabilities, Not Critical
OSVDB: 13535 - Linux Kernel ip_options_get Memory Leak DoS
Vulnerability Center: 7063 - Memory Leak in Linux Kernel via ip_options_get Function, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 01/06/2005 15:58
Updated: 11/20/2024 13:25
Changes: 01/06/2005 15:58 (99), 06/30/2019 17:15 (3), 11/20/2024 13:25 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:7E6:103

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