Linux Kernel up to 2.4.19 bttv-driver.c bttv_read integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel. Affected by this issue is the function bttv_read of the file bttv-driver.c. This manipulation causes integer coercion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1572. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function bttv_read of the file bttv-driver.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Signed integer overflow in the bttv_read function in the bttv driver (bttv-driver.c) in Linux kernel before 2.4.20 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1572. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/28/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12330 (RHEL 2.1 : kernel (RHSA-2002:227)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.4.20 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (37496), Tenable (12330) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30944†). See VDB-19274 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 12330
Nessus Name: RHEL 2.1 : kernel (RHSA-2002:227)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.4.20

Timelineinfo

10/15/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +77 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
12/01/2003 +334 days 🔍
07/06/2004 +218 days 🔍
04/07/2011 +2466 days 🔍
07/31/2014 +1211 days 🔍
06/28/2021 +2524 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1572 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1572
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19273
X-Force: 37496
Vulnerability Center: 30944 - Linux Kernel before 2.4.20 Remote Integer Overflow Vulnerability, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 22:02
Updated: 06/28/2021 08:43
Changes: 07/31/2014 22:02 (57), 03/20/2017 09:35 (6), 06/28/2021 08:38 (3), 06/28/2021 08:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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