Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 _ctl_do_mpt_command numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _ctl_do_mpt_command. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-1494. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). Affected is the function _ctl_do_mpt_command. 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. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the _ctl_do_mpt_command function in drivers/scsi/mpt2sas/mpt2sas_ctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an ioctl call specifying a crafted value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was presented 05/03/2011 by Dan Rosenberg (Website). The advisory is shared for download at patchwork.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1494 since 03/21/2011. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/05/2021).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1870 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67081 (CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2011:0833)), 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 120077 (VMware ESXi 3.5 Several Security Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2012-0006)).

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 (67081), SecurityFocus (BID 47185†), Secunia (SA46397†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31584†). See VDB-55628, VDB-56087, VDB-57033 and VDB-56542 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 67081
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2011:0833)
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OpenVAS ID: 880551
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for kernel CESA-2011:0833 centos5 i386
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03/21/2011 +1827 days 🔍
04/06/2011 +16 days 🔍
05/03/2011 +27 days 🔍
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05/31/2011 +28 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1257 days 🔍
11/05/2021 +2419 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2011:0833
Researcher: Dan Rosenberg
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CVE: CVE-2011-1494 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57288

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SecurityFocus: 47185 - Linux Kernel 'mpt2sas' Local Privilege Escalation and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 46397 - VMware ESX / ESXi Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 31584 - Linux Kernel 2.6.38 and Prior _ctl_do_mpt_command Integer Overflow Allows Local Privilege Escalation, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/05/2021 13:24
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 03/23/2017 07:37 (17), 11/05/2021 13:18 (3), 11/05/2021 13:24 (1)
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