Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 on AMD64 eflags Checker privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 on AMD64. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component eflags Checker. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0001. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 on AMD64 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component eflags Checker. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in the eflags checking in the 32-bit ptrace emulation for the Linux kernel on AMD64 systems allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 01/20/2004. The weakness was released 02/17/2004 by Colin as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0001. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12451 (RHEL 3 : kernel (RHSA-2004:017)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14888), Tenable (12451), SecurityFocus (BID 9429†), OSVDB (6853†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22144†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-21072. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 12451
Nessus Name: RHEL 3 : kernel (RHSA-2004:017)
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OpenVAS ID: 54524
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200402-06 (Kernel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/20/2004 +4 days 🔍
02/17/2004 +28 days 🔍
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07/06/2004 +140 days 🔍
02/05/2007 +944 days 🔍
05/24/2009 +839 days 🔍
10/15/2014 +1970 days 🔍
12/15/2024 +3714 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Colin
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21571

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X-Force: 14888
SecurityFocus: 9429 - Linux Kernel 32 Bit Ptrace Emulation Full Kernel Rights Vulnerability
OSVDB: 6853 - CVE-2004-0001 - Linux kernel - Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 22144 - Linux Kernel on AMD64 Systems 32-Bit Ptrace Emulation Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 14:23
Updated: 12/15/2024 20:55
Changes: 10/15/2014 14:23 (74), 09/04/2019 16:57 (5), 12/15/2024 20:55 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:4D0:103

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