VDB-11170 · OSVDB 99699 · GCVE-100-11170

Linux Kernel 3.11.6 bt8xx Video Driver copy_from_user memory corruption

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8.1$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel 3.11.6. Impacted is the function copy_from_user of the component bt8xx Video Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 3.11.6 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function copy_from_user of the component bt8xx Video Driver. 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 weakness was published 11/09/2013 by x90c as XADV-2013003 Linux Kernel bt8xx Video Driver IOCTL Heap Overflow as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is available at seclists.org. The vendor was not involved in the coordination of the public release. The mailinglist post contains:

the advisory I released cancaled (sic). It's not a bug.
The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/23/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (99699†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/09/2013 🔍
11/18/2013 +9 days 🔍
03/23/2019 +1951 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: XADV-2013003 Linux Kernel bt8xx Video Driver IOCTL Heap Overflow
Researcher: x90c
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11170
OSVDB: 99699

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2013 08:38
Updated: 03/23/2019 09:39
Changes: 11/18/2013 08:38 (46), 03/23/2019 09:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B18:103

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