Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14-git4 SMBus i2c-core.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14-git4. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file i2c-core.c of the component SMBus Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-3359. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.14-git4 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file i2c-core.c of the component SMBus Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The atm module in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.14 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via certain socket calls that produce inconsistent reference counts for loadable protocol modules.

The weakness was published 11/01/2005 with Linux Kernel Team (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-3359 since 10/27/2005. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22645 (Debian DSA-1103-1 : kernel-source-2.6.8 - 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. 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. A possible mitigation has been published 9 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (22645), SecurityFocus (BID 17078†), OSVDB (23893†), Secunia (SA17384†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-11675†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1854, VDB-2070 and VDB-29619. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22645
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1103-1 : kernel-source-2.6.8 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 57028
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1103-1 (kernel-source-2.6.8)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: kernel.org

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10/27/2005 🔍
11/01/2005 +5 days 🔍
11/02/2005 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2005 +59 days 🔍
12/31/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/13/2006 +72 days 🔍
05/29/2006 +77 days 🔍
06/27/2006 +29 days 🔍
10/14/2006 +109 days 🔍
07/05/2019 +4647 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Researcher: http://www.kernel.org
Organization: Linux Kernel Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-3359 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1855

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SecurityFocus: 17078 - Linux Kernel ATM Module Inconsistent Reference Counts Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 17384 - Linux Kernel Potential Buffer Overflow and Denial of Service, Not Critical
OSVDB: 23893 - CVE-2005-3359 - Linux - Denial of Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 11675 - Linux Kernel Denial Of Service in the atm Module, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-2554

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2005 10:53
Updated: 07/05/2019 09:17
Changes: 11/02/2005 10:53 (87), 07/05/2019 09:17 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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