Linux Kernel up to 2.6.5 Framebuffer Driver fb_copy_cmap memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel. This issue affects the function fb_copy_cmap of the component Framebuffer Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0229. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function fb_copy_cmap of the component Framebuffer Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.

The weakness was shared 08/18/2004 by Arjan van de Ven (Website). The advisory is available at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0229. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14136 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2004:037)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

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 databases at X-Force (15974), Tenable (14136), SecurityFocus (BID 10211†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25560†). The entries VDB-21912 and VDB-22113 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 14136
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2004:037)
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OpenVAS ID: 54609
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200407-02 (Kernel)
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04/14/2015 +1812 days 🔍
06/30/2021 +2269 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Arjan van de Ven
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0229 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22114
X-Force: 15974
SecurityFocus: 10211 - Linux kernel Framebuffer Code Unspecified Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25560 - Linux kernel 2.4.20-2.6.5 fb_copy_cmap function unspecified Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:17
Updated: 06/30/2021 08:29
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:17 (60), 02/23/2017 16:58 (10), 06/30/2021 08:28 (3), 06/30/2021 08:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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