Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1 control.c snd_ctl_elem_add use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function snd_ctl_elem_add of the file control.c. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-4654. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function snd_ctl_elem_add of the file control.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 06/24/2014 by Lars-Peter Clausen as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4654 since 06/25/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79181 (CentOS 6 : kernel (CESA-2014:1392)), 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 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 (94098), Tenable (79181), SecurityFocus (BID 68165†), Secunia (SA59434†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46816†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67043, VDB-67238, VDB-67287 and VDB-34060. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 79181
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 : kernel (CESA-2014:1392)
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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: 82262a46627bebb0febcc26664746c25cef08563

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2014:1392
Researcher: Lars-Peter Clausen
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65971

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X-Force: 94098 - Linux Kernel snd_ctl_elem_add() code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68165 - RETIRED: Linux Kernel 'control.c' Local Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 59434 - Linux Kernel ALSA Multiple Vulnerabilities, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46816 - Linux Kernel Prior to 3.15.2 Local Denial of Service due to an Error in the snd_ctl_elem_add Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/18/2022 15:13
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (74), 06/10/2017 09:43 (9), 01/18/2022 15:03 (5), 01/18/2022 15:06 (1), 01/18/2022 15:13 (2)
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