VDB-11364 · SA55606 · OSVDB 100505

Linux Kernel up to 3.12.1 net/wireless/radiotap.c ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 3.12.1. Affected by this issue is the function ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init of the file net/wireless/radiotap.c. The manipulation results in denial of service. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.12.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init of the file net/wireless/radiotap.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The issue has been introduced in 12/03/2009. The weakness was shared 10/14/2013 by Evan Huus as wireless: radiotap: fix parsing buffer overrun as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1411 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (100505†) and Secunia (SA55606†). The entries VDB-11472 and VDB-65709 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

12/03/2009 🔍
10/14/2013 +1411 days 🔍
10/14/2013 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2013 +46 days 🔍
12/05/2013 +6 days 🔍
04/13/2019 +1955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: wireless: radiotap: fix parsing buffer overrun
Researcher: Evan Huus
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11364
Secunia: 55606 - Linux Kernel Radiotap Header Processing Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 100505

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2013 09:32
Updated: 04/13/2019 18:37
Changes: 12/05/2013 09:32 (54), 04/13/2019 18:37 (1)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:A24:103

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