Linux Kernel 2.2.19 UDP Port deadlock

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component UDP Port Handler. The manipulation results in deadlock. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1400. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown processing of the component UDP Port Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deadlock vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-833. The product contains multiple threads or executable segments that are waiting for each other to release a necessary lock, resulting in deadlock. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerabilities in the UDP port allocation for Linux kernel before 2.2.19 could allow local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock).

The weakness was released 04/17/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1400. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 (11171), Tenable (38953) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28903†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-16586, VDB-16587, VDB-16588 and VDB-16589. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Deadlock
CWE: CWE-833 / CWE-404
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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

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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-2001-1400 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1400
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16596
X-Force: 11171
Vulnerability Center: 28903 - Linux Kernel Before 2.2.19 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:38
Updated: 06/25/2021 14:17
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:38 (57), 03/12/2017 17:21 (7), 06/25/2021 14:17 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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