Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15 sysctl.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15. This affects an unknown function of the file sysctl.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-3358. The attack must originate from the local network. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the file sysctl.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Linux kernel before 2.6.15 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a set_mempolicy call with a 0 bitmask, which causes a panic when a page fault occurs.

The weakness was shared 01/04/2006 by Yi Yang (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-3358 since 10/27/2005. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21977 (CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0101)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117768 (CentOS Security Update for Kernel (CESA-2006:0101)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ftp.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (27031), Tenable (21977), SecurityFocus (BID 16135†), Secunia (SA18216†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1015433†). The entries VDB-1712, VDB-1942, VDB-1945 and VDB-1943 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 21977
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0101)
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OpenVAS ID: 56469
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1017-1 (kernel-source-2.6.8)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: ftp.kernel.org

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10/27/2005 🔍
12/14/2005 +48 days 🔍
01/04/2006 +21 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Researcher: Yi Yang
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-3358 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3358
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1944

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SecurityFocus: 16135 - Linux Kernel SET_MEMPOLICY Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 18216 - Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1015433
Vupen: ADV-2006-0035

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2006 11:05
Updated: 12/20/2024 12:48
Changes: 01/06/2006 11:05 (84), 01/11/2019 12:10 (9), 12/20/2024 12:48 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:A1A:103

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