Linux Kernel 3.11.7 net/core/filter.c sk_attach_filter memory corruption

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.11.7. This vulnerability affects the function sk_attach_filter of the file net/core/filter.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption.
The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.11.7 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function sk_attach_filter of the file net/core/filter.c. 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 weakness was released 11/19/2013 by x90c with www.x90c.org as XADV-2013008 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/13/2019).
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 (100090†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
11/19/2013 🔍11/26/2013 🔍
05/13/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: XADV-2013008
Researcher: x90c
Organization: www.x90c.org
Status: Not defined
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11256
OSVDB: 100090
Entry
Created: 11/26/2013 13:52Updated: 05/13/2019 22:07
Changes: 11/26/2013 13:52 (44), 05/13/2019 22:07 (2)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103
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