OpenAFS 1.4.7/1.4.12/1.4.14 afs_linux_lock input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenAFS 1.4.7/1.4.12/1.4.14. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function afs_linux_lock. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-0431. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenAFS 1.4.7/1.4.12/1.4.14 (File Transfer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function afs_linux_lock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The afs_linux_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle errors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was released 02/18/2011 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-0431. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 52031 (Debian DSA-2168-1 : openafs - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

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 (52031), SecurityFocus (BID 46428†), SecurityTracker (ID 1025095†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29855†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-56550. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 52031
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2168-1 : openafs - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 69001
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2168-1 (openafs)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2168⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-0431 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56551

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SecurityFocus: 46428 - OpenAFS Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 43371
SecurityTracker: 1025095
Vulnerability Center: 29855 - OpenAFS Kernel Module Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability via Unknown Vectors, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 08/03/2024 10:27
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (56), 03/16/2017 15:28 (9), 10/17/2021 14:40 (5), 10/17/2021 14:42 (1), 10/17/2021 14:47 (2), 08/03/2024 10:27 (16)
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