Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 is_gpt_valid memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. This affects the function is_gpt_valid. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2011-1577. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function is_gpt_valid. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the is_gpt_valid function in fs/partitions/efi.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted size of the EFI GUID partition-table header on removable media.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was released 05/03/2011 by Timo Warns (Website). The advisory is shared for download at spinics.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-1577 since 04/05/2011. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 75556 (openSUSE Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2011:1221-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350721 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel: ALAS-2011-026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 7 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66773), Tenable (75556), SecurityFocus (BID 47343†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1025355†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5765, VDB-60955, VDB-60835 and VDB-60834. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 75556
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2011:1221-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 69970
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2264-1 (linux-2.6)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/20/2006 🔍
04/05/2011 +1842 days 🔍
04/13/2011 +8 days 🔍
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05/03/2011 +19 days 🔍
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10/26/2011 +176 days 🔍
06/13/2014 +961 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +283 days 🔍
11/05/2021 +2419 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2011:0833
Researcher: Timo Warns
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1577 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1577
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57296

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X-Force: 66773
SecurityFocus: 47343 - Linux Kernel EFI Partition Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1025355

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/05/2021 14:12
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (78), 04/23/2019 20:32 (5), 11/05/2021 14:12 (3)
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