Linux Kernel 2.0/2.1/2.3.0 autofs memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.0/2.1/2.3.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file autofs. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-1999-0460. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.0/2.1/2.3.0 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file autofs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Linux autofs module through long directory names allows local users to perform a denial of service.

The weakness was presented 02/19/1999 by Brian Jones (FIRST) with Shell as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0460. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19250) and SecurityFocus (BID 312†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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

02/19/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5600 days 🔍
09/15/2024 +3740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brian Jones (FIRST)
Organization: Shell
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0460 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0460
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14513
SecurityFocus: 312 - Linux autofs Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:57
Updated: 09/15/2024 05:25
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:57 (48), 05/20/2018 11:15 (7), 09/15/2024 05:25 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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