VDB-11335 · OSVDB 100416 · GCVE-100-11335

Linux Kernel 2.6.17/3.12 fbdev arcfb_write memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.6.17/3.12. Impacted is the function arcfb_write in the library fbdev. This manipulation causes memory corruption. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.17/3.12 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function arcfb_write in the library fbdev. 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 bug was discovered 11/10/2013. The weakness was published 11/11/2013 by x90c as XADV-2013003 Linux Kernel fbdev Driver arcfb_write() Overflow as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The vendor was not involved in the public release. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/03/2017).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2704 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 (100416†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. Similar entries are available at VDB-11337 and VDB-11336. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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06/17/2006 🔍
11/10/2013 +2703 days 🔍
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12/03/2013 +22 days 🔍
09/03/2017 +1370 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: XADV-2013003 Linux Kernel fbdev Driver arcfb_write() Overflow
Researcher: x90c
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11335
OSVDB: 100416

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2013 09:07
Updated: 09/03/2017 14:54
Changes: 12/03/2013 09:07 (49), 09/03/2017 14:54 (2)
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