Linux Kernel UDF Filesystem code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component UDF Filesystem Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9731. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component UDF Filesystem Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-17. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/03/2015 as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9731 since 06/03/2015. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84252 (Debian DLA-246-2 : linux-2.6 regression update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 155288 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2015-3064)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (103581), Tenable (84252) and SecurityFocus (BID 75001†). The entries VDB-67766, VDB-68567, VDB-69190 and VDB-69206 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 84252
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-246-2 : linux-2.6 regression update
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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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 0e5cc9a40ada6046e6bc3bdfcd0c0d7e4b706b14
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9731 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9731
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75694
X-Force: 103581 - Linux Kernel symlink information disclosure
SecurityFocus: 75001 - Linux Kernel CVE-2014-9731 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/04/2015 10:33
Updated: 05/20/2022 03:28
Changes: 06/04/2015 10:33 (58), 04/03/2019 12:23 (16), 05/20/2022 03:21 (3), 05/20/2022 03:28 (1)
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