Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 gdth_read_event denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2. The affected element is the function gdth_read_event. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-3080. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 (Operating System). This affects the function gdth_read_event. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Array index error in the gdth_read_event function in drivers/scsi/gdth.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc8 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a negative event index in an IOCTL request.

The issue has been introduced in 12/25/2008. The weakness was shared 11/20/2009 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3080. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 330 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67992 (Oracle Linux 4 : kernel (ELSA-2010-0076)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165664 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update Linux Kernel (SUSE-SA:2009:061)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54352), Tenable (67992), SecurityFocus (BID 37068†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24128†). The entries VDB-50912, VDB-50857, VDB-50819 and VDB-50818 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 67992
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 4 : kernel (ELSA-2010-0076)
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OpenVAS ID: 66954
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2003-1 (linux-2.6)
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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12/25/2008 🔍
09/04/2009 +252 days 🔍
11/11/2009 +68 days 🔍
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11/20/2009 +9 days 🔍
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07/12/2013 +1328 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +614 days 🔍
08/28/2021 +2354 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3080 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3080
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50859

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X-Force: 54352
SecurityFocus: 37068 - Linux Kernel 'drivers/scsi/gdth.c' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 24128 - Linux Kernel Prior to 2.6.32-rc8 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability via a Negative Event Index, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/28/2021 01:41
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (71), 02/17/2017 11:21 (8), 08/28/2021 01:34 (4), 08/28/2021 01:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:5E4:103

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