Linux Kernel 3.0.63 ipc_rcu_putref numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.0.63 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function ipc_rcu_putref. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2013-4483. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 3.0.63 (Operating System). Affected is the function ipc_rcu_putref. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

The ipc_rcu_putref function in ipc/util.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 does not properly manage a reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or system crash) via a crafted application.

The weakness was disclosed 11/04/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-4483 since 06/12/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74358 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-raring vulnerabilities (USN-2238-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 156798 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for Kernel (ELSA-2014-0285)).

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 (88444), Tenable (74358), SecurityFocus (BID 64677†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42572†). The entries VDB-11313, VDB-11314 and VDB-12214 are pretty similar. 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: 74358
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-raring vulnerabilities (USN-2238-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 881900
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for kernel CESA-2014:0285 centos5
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 6062a8dc0517bce23e3c2f7d2fea5e22411269a3

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10/30/2013 +140 days 🔍
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12/15/2013 +41 days 🔍
06/06/2014 +173 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +291 days 🔍
01/10/2022 +2484 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2238-1
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CVE: CVE-2013-4483 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4483
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65412

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X-Force: 88444
SecurityFocus: 64677
Vulnerability Center: 42572 - Linux Kernel Before 3.10 Local Denial of Service due to Improper Managing of a Reference Count, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/10/2022 08:42
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (67), 05/17/2017 09:03 (3), 01/10/2022 08:37 (5), 01/10/2022 08:39 (1), 01/10/2022 08:42 (2)
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