Linux Kernel up to 3.9.9 rd_build_device_space access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.9.9 and classified as problematic. This affects the function rd_build_device_space. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4027. There is no available exploit. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.9.9 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function rd_build_device_space. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 06/11/2014 (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4027 since 06/11/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76564 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-quantal vulnerabilities (USN-2285-1)), 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 195600 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-2334-1)).

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 (94016), Tenable (76564), Secunia (SA59777†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46905†). See VDB-67043, VDB-67287, VDB-34060 and VDB-43527 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 76564
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-quantal vulnerabilities (USN-2285-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 800345
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2014-1971
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 4442dc8a92b8f9ad8ee9e7f8438f4c04c03a22dc

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2285-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4027 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4027
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65958

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X-Force: 94016 - Linux Kernel rd_build_device_space information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 66101
Secunia: 59777 - Ubuntu update for kernel, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46905 - Linux Kernel before 3.14 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability via the a SCSI Initiator, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/18/2022 14:23
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (64), 06/11/2017 05:02 (12), 01/18/2022 14:20 (5), 01/18/2022 14:23 (3)
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