Linux Kernel up to 2.6.12-rc1 ROSE denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.12-rc1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ROSE. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2005-3105. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.12-rc1 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component ROSE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The mprotect code (mprotect.c) in Linux 2.6 on Itanium IA64 Montecito processors does not properly maintain cache coherency as required by the architecture, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly corrupt data by modifying PTE protections.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2005. The weakness was presented 03/18/2005 with Kernel Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-3105 since 09/30/2005. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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 21943 (CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2005:514)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117811 (CentOS Security Update for Kernel (CESA-2005:514)).

Upgrading to version 2.6.12-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 8 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (21943), OSVDB (14865†) and Secunia (SA14585†). See VDB-1289, VDB-1290, VDB-1560 and VDB-1681 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Nessus ID: 21943
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2005:514)
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OpenVAS ID: 56014
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 922-1 (kernel-source-2.4.27)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.6.12-rc1
Patch: kernel.org

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07/05/2006 +203 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Researcher: http://kernel.org
Organization: Kernel Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-3105 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3105
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1288

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Secunia: 14585 - Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 14865 - Linux Kernel Arbitrary SCSI Tape Drive Manipulation

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2005 14:44
Updated: 07/01/2019 18:47
Changes: 03/21/2005 14:44 (84), 07/01/2019 18:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:0C2:103

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