Linux Kernel 2.4 TTY Layer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the component TTY Layer. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0247. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.4 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component TTY Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in the TTY layer of the Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service ("kernel oops").

The weakness was published 06/16/2003 by Al Viro (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0247 since 05/06/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15148 (Debian DSA-311-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18 - 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 even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12158), Tenable (15148), SecurityFocus (BID 7791†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5589†). Similar entries are available at VDB-91, VDB-90, VDB-89 and VDB-20519. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 15148
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-311-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53694
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 311-1 (kernel)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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10/18/2004 +19 days 🔍
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05/25/2019 +1748 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Al Viro
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0247 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0247
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20520

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X-Force: 12158
SecurityFocus: 7791 - Linux TTY Layer Kernel Panic Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5589 - DoS in Linux Kernel via Unknown Vulnerability in TTY Layer, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2014 01:01
Updated: 05/25/2019 12:25
Changes: 08/12/2014 01:01 (69), 05/25/2019 12:25 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:22D:103

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