Linux Kernel up to 1.6.8 Logging lib/audit_logging.c audit_log_user_command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 1.6.8. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function audit_log_user_command in the library lib/audit_logging.c of the component Logging. This manipulation of the argument command causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-1628. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 1.6.8 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function audit_log_user_command in the library lib/audit_logging.c of the component Logging. The manipulation of the argument command 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the audit_log_user_command function in lib/audit_logging.c in Linux Audit before 1.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The bug was discovered 03/31/2008. The weakness was shared 04/02/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-1628 since 04/02/2008. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33780 (GLSA-200807-14 : Linux Audit: Buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 5 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41576), Tenable (33780), SecurityFocus (BID 28524†), OSVDB (43912†) and Secunia (SA29617†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 33780
Nessus Name: GLSA-200807-14 : Linux Audit: Buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 860122
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 1.6.9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1628 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41809
X-Force: 41576
SecurityFocus: 28524 - Linux Audit Daemon 'audit_log_user_command()' Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 29617
OSVDB: 43912 - Linux - Audit Daemon - 'audit_log_user_command()' Local Buffer Overflow Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019824
Vulnerability Center: 18149 - Linux Audit before 1.7 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Allows Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-1052

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 08/08/2019 11:36
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (77), 08/08/2019 11:36 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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