Linux Kernel 2.6.23 proc_oom_score resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.23 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function proc_oom_score. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2010-1488. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.23 (Operating System). This affects the function proc_oom_score. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The proc_oom_score function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-rc4 uses inappropriate data structures during selection of a candidate for the OOM killer, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified patterns of task creation.

The issue has been introduced in 10/09/2007. The weakness was shared 04/20/2010 as Bug 582068 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-1488. 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 924 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 46810 (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 8.04 LTS / 9.04 / 9.10 / 10.04 LTS : linux, linux-source-2.6.15 vulnerabilities (USN-947-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195103 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux, Linux-source-2.6.15 Vulnerabilities (USN-947-1)).

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 (57907), Tenable (46810), SecurityFocus (BID 39477†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25960†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

2.6.23

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 46810
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 8.04 LTS / 9.04 / 9.10 / 10.04 LTS : linux, linux-source-2.6.15 vulnerabilities (USN-947-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 840440
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-947-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2007 🔍
04/14/2010 +918 days 🔍
04/20/2010 +5 days 🔍
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04/20/2010 +0 days 🔍
04/20/2010 +0 days 🔍
06/07/2010 +48 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1746 days 🔍
02/04/2025 +3610 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 582068
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-1488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52839

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X-Force: 57907
SecurityFocus: 39477 - Linux Kernel 'proc_oom_score()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25960 - Linux Kernel prior to 2.6.34-rc4 proc_oom_score() Function Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 02/04/2025 22:54
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (59), 02/27/2017 09:37 (11), 09/08/2021 09:29 (4), 09/08/2021 09:34 (1), 02/04/2025 22:54 (16)
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