Linux Kernel 2.4.x denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel 2.4.x. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2071. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.x (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.16 allows local users to bypass IPC permissions and modify a readonly attachment of shared memory by using mprotect to give write permission to the attachment. NOTE: some original raw sources combined this issue with CVE-2006-1524, but they are different bugs.

The bug was discovered 04/27/2006. The weakness was shared 04/27/2006 by Hugh Dickins (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-2071 since 04/27/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22513 (CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0689)), 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 156198 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for Kernel (ELSA-2006:0710)).

Upgrading 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 (26169), Tenable (22513), SecurityFocus (BID 17587†), OSVDB (25139†) and Secunia (SA20157†). The entries VDB-2177, VDB-2603, VDB-2964 and VDB-28115 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22513
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0689)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Researcher: Hugh Dickins
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-2071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29944

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X-Force: 26169
SecurityFocus: 17587 - Linux Kernel Shared Memory Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20157 - Mandriva update for kernel, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25139 - Linux Kernel mprotect() Function Memory Manipulation
Vulnerability Center: 12341 - Linux Kernel IPC Permissions Bypass, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4502

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/23/2019 08:37
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (77), 06/23/2019 08:37 (6)
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