Linux Kernel up to 3.3.5 I/O Vector fs/pipe.c pipe_iov_copy_from_user code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.3.5. This issue affects the function pipe_iov_copy_from_user of the file fs/pipe.c of the component I/O Vector. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-1805. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.3.5 (Operating System). Affected is the function pipe_iov_copy_from_user of the file fs/pipe.c of the component I/O Vector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/02/2015 with Red Hat (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1805 since 02/17/2015. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84225 (RHEL 5 : kernel (RHSA-2015:1120)), 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 350137 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel: ALAS-2015-565).

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 (103584), Tenable (84225), SecurityFocus (BID 74951†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032454†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50369†). Further details are available at securitytracker.com. The entries VDB-76324, VDB-81579, VDB-83100 and VDB-91460 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
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Nessus ID: 84225
Nessus Name: RHEL 5 : kernel (RHSA-2015:1120)
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OpenVAS ID: 703290
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3290-1 (linux - security update)
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2015:1120
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75684

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X-Force: 103584 - Linux Kernel pipe_iov_copy_from_user() privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 74951 - Linux Kernel 'fs/pipe.c' Multiple Local Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032454 - Linux Kernel I/O Vector Memory Corruption Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 50369 - Linux Kernel <2.6.18 Local Code Execution due to an I/O Vector Array Overrun, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2015 11:08
Updated: 05/20/2022 02:23
Changes: 06/03/2015 11:08 (85), 06/29/2017 12:25 (2), 05/20/2022 02:09 (4), 05/20/2022 02:16 (1), 05/20/2022 02:23 (2)
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