Linux Kernel 3.10.44 lzo1x_decompress_safe.c lzo1x_decompress_safe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel 3.10.44. Affected by this vulnerability is the function lzo1x_decompress_safe of the file lzo1x_decompress_safe.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-4608. There is not any exploit available. This vulnerability is historically impactful due to its background and the reception it garnered. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 3.10.44 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function lzo1x_decompress_safe of the file lzo1x_decompress_safe.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 06/26/2014 by Don A. Bailey as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4608 since 06/23/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 01/27/2025). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79432 (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS : linux-ec2 vulnerabilities (USN-2416-1)), 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 350361 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel: ALAS-2014-368).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94013), Tenable (79432), SecurityFocus (BID 68214†), Secunia (SA60011†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45148†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-13398, VDB-13585 and VDB-47321. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 79432
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS : linux-ec2 vulnerabilities (USN-2416-1)
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 206a81c18401c0cde6e579164f752c4b147324ce

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2416-1
Researcher: Don A. Bailey
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65956

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X-Force: 94013 - Linux Kernel LZO code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 68214 - Linux Kernel LZO Implementation 'lzo1x_decompress_safe.c' Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 60011 - Ubuntu update for kernel, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45148 - Linux Kernel with LZO Support Local DoS Vulnerability in lzo1x_decompress_safe, Medium

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Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/27/2025 22:39
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (81), 05/31/2017 09:13 (3), 01/18/2022 14:07 (5), 01/18/2022 14:12 (1), 01/18/2022 14:15 (1), 08/06/2024 15:02 (19), 01/27/2025 22:39 (10)
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