Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 hda_intel.c azx_position_ok numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function azx_position_ok of the file hda_intel.c. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2010-1085. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 (Operating System). This affects the function azx_position_ok of the file hda_intel.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The azx_position_ok function in hda_intel.c in Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc4 and earlier, when running on the AMD780V chip set, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown manipulations that trigger a divide-by-zero error.

The issue has been introduced in 12/25/2008. The weakness was disclosed 04/06/2010 as Bug 567168 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-1085. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 467 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 46256 (CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2010:0394)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 155656 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Update for Kernel Security, Bug Fix, and Enhancement Update (ELSA-2010-0394)).

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 X-Force (56415), Tenable (46256), SecurityFocus (BID 38348†), Secunia (SA39649†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25772†). The entries VDB-52618, VDB-52487 and VDB-52212 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 46256
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2010:0394)
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OpenVAS ID: 880586
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for kernel CESA-2010:0398 centos5 i386
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03/19/2015 +1767 days 🔍
02/09/2025 +3614 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 567168
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-1085 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1085
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52617

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X-Force: 56415
SecurityFocus: 38348 - Linux Kernel 'azx_position_ok()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 39649
Vulnerability Center: 25772 - Linux kernel Prior to 2.6.33-rc8 azx_position_ok Function Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 02/09/2025 00:20
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (67), 02/24/2017 14:39 (10), 09/07/2021 09:29 (4), 09/07/2021 09:31 (1), 02/09/2025 00:20 (19)
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