Linux Kernel 2.6.31 perf_copy_attr memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.31 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function perf_copy_attr. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2009-3234. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.31 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function perf_copy_attr. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

The issue has been introduced in 09/09/2009. The weakness was released 09/17/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at article.gmane.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-3234 since 09/16/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

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 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 Exploit-DB (33228) and SecurityFocus (BID 36423†). 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
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

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03/18/2015 +2008 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: article.gmane.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-3234 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3234
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50081
SecurityFocus: 36423 - Linux Kernel 'perf_counter_open()' Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/06/2024 01:23
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (55), 04/14/2019 11:52 (1), 12/06/2024 01:23 (21)
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