Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 l2tp_ip_sendmsg numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function l2tp_ip_sendmsg. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-4160. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). This affects the function l2tp_ip_sendmsg. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) pppol2tp_sendmsg function in net/l2tp/l2tp_ppp.c, and the (2) l2tp_ip_sendmsg function in net/l2tp/l2tp_ip.c, in the PPPoL2TP and IPoL2TP implementations in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allow local users to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and panic) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted sendto call.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was published 01/07/2011 by Dan Rosenberg as Bug 651892 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-4160. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1754 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68177 (Oracle Linux 6 : kernel (ELSA-2011-0007)), 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 165548 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update Linux Kernel (SUSE-SA:2011:004)).

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 (63315), Tenable (68177), SecurityFocus (BID 44762†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29167†). Similar entries are available at VDB-55570, VDB-55526, VDB-55525 and VDB-54876. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 68177
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 6 : kernel (ELSA-2011-0007)
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OpenVAS ID: 870652
OpenVAS Name: RedHat Update for kernel RHSA-2011:0007-01
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 253eacc070b114c2ec1f81b067d2fed7305467b0

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03/20/2006 🔍
10/31/2010 +1686 days 🔍
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01/07/2011 +64 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1522 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 651892
Researcher: Dan Rosenberg
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55935

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X-Force: 63315
SecurityFocus: 44762 - Linux Kernel 'l2tp_ip_sendmsg()' and 'pppol2tp_sendmsg()' Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 42801
Vulnerability Center: 29167 - Linux kernel Local Denial of Service Vulnerability or Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 07/01/2024 13:36
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (62), 03/13/2017 09:59 (12), 10/08/2021 01:50 (7), 10/08/2021 01:58 (1), 07/01/2024 13:36 (23)
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