Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1 snd_ctl_add numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function snd_ctl_add. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-4656. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel 3.14.8/3.15.1 (Operating System). This affects the function snd_ctl_add. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 06/24/2014 as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4656 since 06/25/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81032 (RHEL 6 : kernel (RHSA-2015:0087)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat 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 (94100), Tenable (81032), SecurityFocus (BID 68163†), Secunia (SA59434†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47917†). See VDB-67043, VDB-67287, VDB-34060 and VDB-43527 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 81032
Nessus Name: RHEL 6 : kernel (RHSA-2015:0087)
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OpenVAS ID: 800345
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2014-1971
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Patch: 883a1d49f0d77d30012f114b2e19fc141beb3e8e

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07/22/2014 +19 days 🔍
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01/18/2022 +2492 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2015:0087
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4656 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65973

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X-Force: 94100 - Linux Kernel snd_ctl_add() buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68163
Secunia: 59434 - Linux Kernel ALSA Multiple Vulnerabilities, Not Critical
SecurityTracker: 1038201
Vulnerability Center: 47917 - Linux kernel <3.15.2 ALSA Control Implementation Local DoS via the '/dev/snd/controlCX\x27 Access, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/18/2022 15:47
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (72), 06/17/2017 07:32 (8), 01/18/2022 15:35 (6), 01/18/2022 15:41 (1), 01/18/2022 15:47 (2)
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