VDB-1688 · SA16355 · GCVE-100-1688

Linux Kernel up to 2.6.13-rc6 Keyring KEYCTL_JOIN_SESSION_KEYRING privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.13-rc6. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Keyring Handler. Such manipulation of the argument KEYCTL_JOIN_SESSION_KEYRING leads to an unknown weakness. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.13-rc6 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Keyring Handler. The manipulation of the argument KEYCTL_JOIN_SESSION_KEYRING with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was presented 08/09/2005 by David Howells (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. The attack can only be done within the local network. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA16355†). See VDB-1686, VDB-26099, VDB-26098 and VDB-26097 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: kernel.org

Timelineinfo

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07/04/2019 +5076 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Researcher: David Howells
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1688
Secunia: 16355 - Linux Kernel Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities, Less Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2005 11:11
Updated: 07/04/2019 09:15
Changes: 08/10/2005 11:11 (47), 07/04/2019 09:15 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:703:103

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