Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 igb_receive_skb null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. Impacted is the function igb_receive_skb. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2010-4263. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function igb_receive_skb. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The igb_receive_skb function in drivers/net/igb/igb_main.c in the Intel Gigabit Ethernet (aka igb) subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34, when Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) and promiscuous mode are enabled but no VLANs are registered, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a VLAN tagged frame.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was shared 01/18/2011 as Bug 660188 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-4263. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1765 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. 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 118912 (Red Hat Update for Kernel (RHSA-2011:0017)).

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 (68177), SecurityFocus (BID 45208†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28522†). The entries VDB-54876, VDB-54636, VDB-56224 and VDB-56205 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Partially

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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: 31b24b955c3ebbb6f3008a6374e61cf7c05a193c

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03/20/2006 🔍
11/16/2010 +1701 days 🔍
12/06/2010 +20 days 🔍
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01/18/2011 +42 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1521 days 🔍
10/12/2021 +2399 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 660188
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56094

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SecurityFocus: 45208 - Linux Kernel IGB Panic VLAN Packet Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 42884
Vulnerability Center: 28522 - Linux Kernel 2.6.37-rc2 and Earlier Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted Tag VLAN Packet, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/12/2021 13:19
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (64), 03/10/2017 10:35 (11), 10/12/2021 13:13 (7), 10/12/2021 13:19 (1)
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