Linux Kernel vhost/scsi Driver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component vhost/scsi Driver. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-4036. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component vhost/scsi Driver. 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 availability.

The weakness was published 05/21/2015 by Dan Carpenter as Bug 1189864 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-4036 since 05/19/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84120 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-trusty vulnerabilities (USN-2633-1)), 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 196137 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-2634-1)).

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 (103401), Tenable (84120), SecurityFocus (BID 74664†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52379†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. Similar entries are available at VDB-75569 and VDB-75567. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 84120
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : linux-lts-trusty vulnerabilities (USN-2633-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 850584
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for the openSUSE-SU-2016:0301-1 (kernel)
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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04/10/2015 🔍
05/14/2015 +34 days 🔍
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05/19/2022 +2452 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 1189864
Researcher: Dan Carpenter
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4036 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4036
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75565
X-Force: 103401 - Linux Kernel vhost/scsi driver denial of service
SecurityFocus: 74664 - Linux Kernel 'vhost/scsi.c' Local Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033729
Vulnerability Center: 52379 - Linux Kernel <4.0 Remote DoS Vulnerability in vhost/scsi Driver, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2015 10:33
Updated: 05/19/2022 12:25
Changes: 05/27/2015 10:33 (69), 11/20/2017 12:16 (8), 05/19/2022 12:16 (4), 05/19/2022 12:25 (1)
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