Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 uvc_parse_format memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function uvc_parse_format. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-3496. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function uvc_parse_format. The manipulation 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:

Buffer overflow in format descriptor parsing in the uvc_parse_format function in drivers/media/video/uvc/uvc_driver.c in uvcvideo in the video4linux (V4L) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.1 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The bug was discovered 07/21/2008. The weakness was released 08/06/2008 by Oliver (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-3496 since 08/06/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/17/2019).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 870 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34249 (openSUSE 10 Security Update : uvcvideo-kmp-bigsmp (uvcvideo-kmp-bigsmp-5513)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44184), Tenable (34249), SecurityFocus (BID 30514†), OSVDB (48120†) and Secunia (SA31982†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-43710, VDB-43709 and VDB-43708. 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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Nessus ID: 34249
Nessus Name: openSUSE 10 Security Update : uvcvideo-kmp-bigsmp (uvcvideo-kmp-bigsmp-5513)
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OpenVAS ID: 830738
OpenVAS Name: Mandriva Update for mysql MDVA-2012:049 (mysql)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Oliver
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CVE: CVE-2008-3496 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3496
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43561
X-Force: 44184
SecurityFocus: 30514 - Linux Kernel 'uvc_driver.c ' Format Descriptor Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 31982
OSVDB: 48120 - CVE-2008-3496 - Linux - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 19616 - Linux Kernel < 2.6.26.1 video4linux Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 08/17/2019 17:38
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (75), 08/17/2019 17:38 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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