VDB-21220 · CVE-2003-1288 · OSVDB 7587

Vserver 1.22 on Linux 2.4.23-SMP denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Vserver 1.22 on Linux 2.4.23-SMP. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-1288. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Vserver 1.22 on Linux 2.4.23-SMP. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple race conditions in Linux-VServer 1.22 with Linux kernel 2.4.23 and SMP allow local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via unknown attack vectors related to the (1) s_info and (2) ip_info data structures and the (a) forget_original_parent, (b) goodness, (c) schedule, (d) update_process_times, and (e) vc_new_s_context functions.

The weakness was published 01/12/2004 by Jonathan Sambrook (Website). The advisory is shared for download at list.linux-vserver.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1288 since 12/04/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (7587†). Similar entry is available at VDB-23490. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Vserver

Version

1.22

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2003 🔍
01/12/2004 +12 days 🔍
07/07/2004 +176 days 🔍
12/04/2005 +514 days 🔍
08/28/2014 +3189 days 🔍
06/16/2018 +1388 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: list.linux-vserver.org
Researcher: Jonathan Sambrook
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-1288 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1288
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21220
OSVDB: 7587 - VServer Unspecified SMP Race Condition

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/28/2014 17:39
Updated: 06/16/2018 10:09
Changes: 08/28/2014 17:39 (50), 06/16/2018 10:09 (1)
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