Linux Kernel 2.2.19 System V Shared Memory privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component System V Shared Memory Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1397. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component System V Shared Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The System V (SYS5) shared memory implementation for Linux kernel before 2.2.19 could allow attackers to modify recently freed memory.

The weakness was presented 04/17/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1397. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 38953 (Debian DSA-047-1 : kernel), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11168), Tenable (38953) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28906†). See VDB-16586, VDB-16587, VDB-16588 and VDB-16589 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 38953
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-047-1 : kernel
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OpenVAS ID: 53864
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 047-1 (various kernel packages)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/09/2001 🔍
04/17/2001 +8 days 🔍
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12/30/2010 +3544 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +1281 days 🔍
06/25/2021 +2549 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-1397 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1397
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16593
X-Force: 11168
Vulnerability Center: 28906 - Linux Kernel Before 2.2.19 Allows Memory Modification, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:36
Updated: 06/25/2021 14:11
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:36 (58), 03/12/2017 17:22 (7), 06/25/2021 14:11 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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