Linux Kernel 2.4.18 on x86 lcall arch/i386/kernel/traps.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel 2.4.18 on x86. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file arch/i386/kernel/traps.c of the component lcall Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-0429. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.18 on x86 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file arch/i386/kernel/traps.c of the component lcall Handler. 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 integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The iBCS routines in arch/i386/kernel/traps.c for Linux kernels 2.4.18 and earlier on x86 systems allow local users to kill arbitrary processes via a a binary compatibility interface (lcall).

The bug was discovered 03/03/2002. The weakness was published 08/12/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0429. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 162 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15279 (Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8420), Tenable (15279), SecurityFocus (BID 4259†), OSVDB (4569†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16550†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 15279
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53694
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 311-1 (kernel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/03/2002 🔍
03/09/2002 +6 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +156 days 🔍
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02/19/2004 +556 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +223 days 🔍
10/16/2007 +1112 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +2471 days 🔍
07/27/2019 +1831 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: openwall.com
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CVE: CVE-2002-0429 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0429
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18505
X-Force: 8420
SecurityFocus: 4259 - Linux Kernel 2.4.18 iBCS IPC signal handling Vulnerability
OSVDB: 4569 - Linux kernel 2.4.18, Process Termination due to iBCS Handling of IPC Signals
Vulnerability Center: 16550 - Linux Kernel arch/i386/kernel/traps.c Vulnerability Allows Local Users to Kill Processes, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 21:10
Updated: 07/27/2019 18:24
Changes: 07/22/2014 21:10 (75), 07/27/2019 18:24 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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