VDB-38953 · CVE-2007-5087 · BID 25798

Linux Kernel 2.4.35.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.35.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-5087. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.35.2 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ATM module in the Linux kernel before 2.4.35.3, when CLIP support is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by reading /proc/net/atm/arp before the CLIP module has been loaded.

The weakness was presented 09/23/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-5087 since 09/25/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.4.35.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 25798†) and OSVDB (39237†). See VDB-38951 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.4.35.2

Timelineinfo

09/21/2007 🔍
09/23/2007 +2 days 🔍
09/25/2007 +1 days 🔍
09/26/2007 +1 days 🔍
11/12/2007 +47 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2680 days 🔍
04/13/2019 +1489 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5087 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5087
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38953
SecurityFocus: 25798 - Linux Kernel ATM Module CLIP Support Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 39237 - Linux Kernel ATM Module CLIP Support Local DoS
Vupen: ADV-2007-3246

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 04/13/2019 21:37
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (56), 04/13/2019 21:37 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:436:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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