Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15.4 binfmt_elf.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file binfmt_elf.c. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-0741. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15.4 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file binfmt_elf.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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

Linux kernel before 2.6.15.5, when running on Intel processors, allows local users to cause a denial of service ("endless recursive fault") via unknown attack vectors related to a "bad elf entry address."

The bug was discovered 03/01/2006. The weakness was shared 02/26/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0741 since 02/17/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22135 (CentOS 3 : kernel (CESA-2006:0437)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117668 (CentOS Security Update for Kernel (CESA-2006:0437)).

Upgrading to version 2.6.15.5 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25001), Tenable (22135), SecurityFocus (BID 16925†), OSVDB (23607†) and Secunia (SA19083†). The entries VDB-2071, VDB-2070, VDB-2074 and VDB-2114 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22135
Nessus Name: CentOS 3 : kernel (CESA-2006:0437)
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OpenVAS ID: 56956
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1097-1 (kernel-source-2.4.27)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.6.15.5

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02/17/2006 🔍
02/26/2006 +9 days 🔍
03/01/2006 +2 days 🔍
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03/02/2006 +1 days 🔍
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03/12/2006 +6 days 🔍
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08/04/2006 +1 days 🔍
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06/15/2019 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-0741 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0741
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29029

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X-Force: 25001
SecurityFocus: 16925 - Linux Kernel ELF File Entry Point Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 19083
OSVDB: 23607 - Linux Kernel binfmt_elf.c Malformed elf Entry Address Local DoS
SecurityTracker: 1015724
Vulnerability Center: 10631 - Linux Kernel Local DoS via \, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0804

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Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/15/2019 11:51
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (80), 06/15/2019 11:51 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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