Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64 snd-usb-audio Driver null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component snd-usb-audio Driver. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2184. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component snd-usb-audio Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 03/10/2016 by Ralf Spenneberg as confirmed mailinglist post (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2184 since 01/29/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91090 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS : linux-lts-utopic vulnerabilities (USN-2969-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196466 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-2968-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (111459), Exploit-DB (39555), Tenable (91090) and SecurityFocus (BID 84340†). See VDB-81153, VDB-81364, VDB-81365 and VDB-81366 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 91090
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS : linux-lts-utopic vulnerabilities (USN-2969-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 830125
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for linux-raspi2 USN-2965-3
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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01/29/2016 🔍
03/10/2016 +41 days 🔍
03/13/2016 +3 days 🔍
03/15/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/27/2016 +43 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +11 days 🔍
05/12/2016 +3 days 🔍
10/15/2024 +3078 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2969-1
Researcher: Ralf Spenneberg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2184 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2184
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81363

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X-Force: 111459 - Linux Kernel snd-usb-audio driver denial of service
SecurityFocus: 84340 - Linux Kernel 'usb/quirks.c' Null Pointer Deference Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2016 12:28
Updated: 10/15/2024 06:02
Changes: 03/15/2016 12:28 (64), 09/02/2018 10:49 (26), 07/10/2022 11:48 (5), 07/10/2022 11:55 (1), 10/15/2024 06:02 (19)
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