Linux Kernel 2.0.34 SIGIO denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.0.34. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SIGIO Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1441. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.0.34 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component SIGIO Handler. 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:

Linux 2.0.34 does not properly prevent users from sending SIGIO signals to arbitrary processes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending SIGIO to processes that do not catch it.

The weakness was shared 06/30/1998 by David Luyer as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1441. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19085) and SecurityFocus (BID 111†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: David Luyer
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14164
SecurityFocus: 111 - Multiple Vendor Linux SIGIO Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 16:05
Updated: 09/14/2024 13:49
Changes: 06/19/2014 16:05 (48), 05/19/2018 09:56 (6), 09/14/2024 13:49 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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