VDB-43112 · CVE-2008-3077 · BID 30077

Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 sys32_ptrace resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function sys32_ptrace. Such manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3077. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function sys32_ptrace. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

arch/x86/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.10 on the x86_64 platform leaks task_struct references into the sys32_ptrace function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, possibly a use-after-free vulnerability.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was disclosed 07/08/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-3077 since 07/08/2008. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, 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 841 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 30077†) and Secunia (SA31048†). The entry VDB-43111 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/20/2006 🔍
07/03/2008 +836 days 🔍
07/08/2008 +5 days 🔍
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07/11/2008 +3 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2440 days 🔍
04/13/2019 +1488 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-3077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43112
SecurityFocus: 30077 - Linux Kernel x86_64 ptrace Local Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 31048 - Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-2063

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 04/13/2019 21:55
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (53), 04/13/2019 21:55 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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