Linux Kernel up to 2.4.26 on AMD64/EM64T Call Emulator memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.4.26 on AMD64/EM64T. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Call Emulator. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1144. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.4.26 on AMD64/EM64T (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Call Emulator. 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. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in the 32bit emulation code in Linux 2.4 on AMD64 systems allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2004. The weakness was shared 12/24/2004 by Petr Vandrovec with Red Hat (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1144 since 12/06/2004. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16054 (RHEL 3 : kernel (RHSA-2004:689)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat 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 ftp.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18686), Tenable (16054), SecurityFocus (BID 12079†), OSVDB (12590†) and Secunia (SA13627†). The entries VDB-752 and VDB-1085 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best 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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Nessus ID: 16054
Nessus Name: RHEL 3 : kernel (RHSA-2004:689)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: ftp.kernel.org

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12/06/2004 🔍
12/22/2004 +16 days 🔍
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06/30/2019 +5148 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: rhn.redhat.com
Researcher: Petr Vandrovec
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1144 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1084

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X-Force: 18686
SecurityFocus: 12079 - Linux Kernel 32 Bit Compatibility System Call Handler AMD64 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 13627 - Linux Kernel 32bit System Call Emulation and ELF Binary Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 12590 - CVE-2004-1144 - Linux - Unknown Issue
Vulnerability Center: 8159 - Linux kernel 2.4 Allows Gaining Elevated Privileges, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2005 10:33
Updated: 06/30/2019 18:28
Changes: 01/10/2005 10:33 (80), 06/30/2019 18:28 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:4B5:103

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