Linux Kernel 2.6.28 selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel 2.6.28. This affects the function selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat. Such manipulation leads to config. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2009-1184. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-16. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the SELinux subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.22, and 2.6.28.x before 2.6.28.10, when compat_net is enabled, omits calls to avc_has_perm for the (1) node and (2) port, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on network traffic. NOTE: this was incorrectly reported as an issue fixed in 2.6.27.21.

The bug was discovered 05/04/2009. The weakness was released 05/05/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at patchwork.ozlabs.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-1184 since 03/31/2009. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.004.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 131 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 48145 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDVSA-2009:119)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva 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 (50451), Tenable (48145), SecurityFocus (BID 34405†), OSVDB (54667†) and Secunia (SA35121†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-47847. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 48145
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDVSA-2009:119)
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OpenVAS ID: 64034
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1800-1 (linux-2.6)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: patchwork.ozlabs.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-1184 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1184
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48056

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X-Force: 50451
SecurityFocus: 34405 - Linux Kernel 'exit_notify()' CAP_KILL Verification Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 35121
OSVDB: 54667 - CVE-2009-1184 - Linux - Kernel - Security Bypass Issue
Vulnerability Center: 22151 - Linux Kernel Prior to 2.6.27.22 and 2.6.28.10 Local Bypass Restrictions Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 09/04/2019 17:21
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (83), 09/04/2019 17:21 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:BD1:103

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