Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-4271. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.59 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 on the x86_64 and amd64 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a 32-bit application that calls mprotect on its Virtual Dynamic Shared Object (VDSO) page and then triggers a segmentation fault.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was shared 03/19/2010 by Fabian Yamaguchi (Website). The advisory is shared at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-4271. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1460 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68013 (Oracle Linux 4 : kernel (ELSA-2010-0146)), 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 155686 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for Kernel (ELSA-2010-0146)).

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 Tenable (68013), SecurityFocus (BID 37521†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25506†). The entries VDB-51865, VDB-51678 and VDB-51485 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 68013
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 4 : kernel (ELSA-2010-0146)
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OpenVAS ID: 870227
OpenVAS Name: RedHat Update for kernel RHSA-2010:0146-01
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08/17/2001 🔍
03/20/2006 +1676 days 🔍
12/10/2009 +1360 days 🔍
12/29/2009 +19 days 🔍
03/19/2010 +80 days 🔍
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04/22/2010 +34 days 🔍
07/12/2013 +1177 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +615 days 🔍
09/05/2021 +2362 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: rhn.redhat.com
Researcher: Fabian Yamaguchi
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CVE: CVE-2009-4271 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4271
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52269

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SecurityFocus: 37521 - Linux Kernel RTL8169 NIC 'RxMaxSize' Frame Size Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25506 - The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 Local DoS Vulnerability via 32-bit application on VDSO, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 09/05/2021 14:19
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (63), 02/23/2017 10:30 (9), 09/05/2021 14:15 (4), 09/05/2021 14:19 (1)
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