Linux Kernel 2.2.0 ldd denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component ldd. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0400. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component ldd. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Denial of service in Linux 2.2.0 running the ldd command on a core file.

The weakness was shared 01/26/1999 by FIRST as not defined posting (Linux Kernel Mailinglist). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0400. 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 (19272) and SecurityFocus (BID 344†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

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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Timelineinfo

01/26/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5624 days 🔍
09/15/2024 +3740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0400 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0400
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14464
SecurityFocus: 344 - Linux ldd core Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 13:12
Updated: 09/15/2024 08:28
Changes: 06/20/2014 13:12 (50), 05/20/2018 11:13 (3), 09/15/2024 08:28 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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