Linux Kernel up to 2.6.12 ipt_recent.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file ipt_recent.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-2873. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file ipt_recent.c. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

the ipt_recent kernel module (ipt_recent.c) in linux kernel 2.6.12 and earlier does not properly perform certain time tests when the jiffies value is greater than long_max which can cause ipt_recent netfilter rules to block too early a different vulnerability than cve-2005-2872.

The bug was discovered 09/09/2005. The weakness was published 09/09/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at mandriva.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-2873 since 09/09/2005. 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 631 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 20450 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2005:219)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28386), Tenable (20450), SecurityFocus (BID 14791†), OSVDB (19315†) and Secunia (SA17826†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1073, VDB-1072, VDB-1103 and VDB-1478. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 20450
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2005:219)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: mandriva.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26275

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X-Force: 28386
SecurityFocus: 14791 - Linux Kernel Netfilter Ipt_recent Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 17826 - Mandriva update for kernel, Less Critical
OSVDB: 19315 - Linux kernel ipt_recent time test denial of service
Vulnerability Center: 14352 - Linux Kernel ipt_recent Denial of Service via jiffies Value Greater Than LONG_MAX, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 07/15/2019 09:39
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (75), 07/15/2019 09:39 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:72D:103

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