Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64 Powermate Driver null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64. This affects an unknown function of the component Powermate Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2186. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 3.10.0-229.20.1.el7.x86_64 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Powermate Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 03/10/2016 by Ralf Spenneberg as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2186 since 01/29/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 196463 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-2965-1)).

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 (111452), Tenable (91090) and SecurityFocus (BID 84337†). The entries VDB-81153, VDB-81363, VDB-81365 and VDB-81366 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Local: Yes
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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 🔍
03/09/2016 +40 days 🔍
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03/15/2016 +5 days 🔍
05/02/2016 +48 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +6 days 🔍
05/12/2016 +3 days 🔍
07/10/2022 +2250 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2969-1
Researcher: Ralf Spenneberg
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2186 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2186
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81364

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X-Force: 111452 - Linux Kernel powermate driver denial of service
SecurityFocus: 84337 - Linux Kernel 'powermate' Driver Null Pointer Deference Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2016 12:28
Updated: 07/10/2022 12:11
Changes: 03/15/2016 12:28 (63), 09/02/2018 10:50 (22), 07/10/2022 12:03 (5), 07/10/2022 12:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:310:103

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