Linux Kernel 2.6.12 syscall32.c insert_vm_struct denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.12. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function insert_vm_struct of the file syscall32.c. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2617. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.12 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function insert_vm_struct of the file syscall32.c. 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 integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

the syscall32_setup_pages function in syscall32.c for linux kernel 2.6.12 and later on the 64-bit x86 platform does not check the return value of the insert_vm_struct function which allows local users to trigger a memory leak via a 32-bit application with crafted elf headers.

The issue has been introduced in 06/17/2005. The weakness was shared 08/17/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-2617 since 08/17/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 61 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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

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

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Timelineinfo

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03/11/2015 +3493 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-2617 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2617
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26059

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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