IBM AIX 5.3/6.1/7.1 Virtual I/O Server ptrace denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX 5.3/6.1/7.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ptrace of the component Virtual I/O Server. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-0930. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX 5.3/6.1/7.1 (Operating System). This affects the function ptrace of the component Virtual I/O Server. 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 summary by CVE is:

The ptrace system call in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.x, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted PT_LDINFO operation.

The issue has been introduced in 08/13/2004. The weakness was shared 05/02/2014 as ptrace_advisory.asc as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at aix.software.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-0930 since 01/06/2014. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3549 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73837 (AIX 7.1 TL 2 : ptrace (IV58861)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family AIX Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122066 (IBM AIX "ptrace" Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92262), Tenable (73837), Secunia (SA58453†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030195†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44452†). Further details are available at ibm.com. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 73837
Nessus Name: AIX 7.1 TL 2 : ptrace (IV58861)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ptrace_advisory.asc
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0930 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0930
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13149

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X-Force: 92262 - AIX ptrace denial of service, Medium Risk
Secunia: 58453 - IBM AIX / Virtual I/O Server "ptrace()" Denial of Service Vulnerability, Not Critical
SecurityTracker: 1030195 - IBM AIX ptrace Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 44452 - IBM AIX and VIOS Local DoS and Information Disclosure via a Crafted Operation, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2014 17:38
Updated: 12/20/2024 19:51
Changes: 05/06/2014 17:38 (80), 05/27/2017 23:13 (4), 06/19/2021 10:24 (3), 12/20/2024 19:51 (16)
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