Linux Kernel up to 2.5.x ipt_REDIRECT.c redirect_target null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 2.5.x. This affects the function redirect_target of the file net/ipv4/netfilter/ipt_REDIRECT.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1604. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.5.x (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function redirect_target of the file net/ipv4/netfilter/ipt_REDIRECT.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The redirect_target function in net/ipv4/netfilter/ipt_REDIRECT.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by sending packets to an interface that has a 0.0.0.0 IP address, a related issue to CVE-2015-8787.

The weakness was shared 05/02/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-1604 since 01/27/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90482 (openSUSE Security Update : the Linux Kernel (openSUSE-2016-445)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169197 (OpenSuSE Security Update for the Linux Kernel (openSUSE-SU-2016:2290-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (90482). The entry VDB-81169 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 90482
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : the Linux Kernel (openSUSE-2016-445)
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OpenVAS ID: 870133
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for the openSUSE-SU-2016:1008-1 (Linux Kernel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.6.0

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01/27/2016 🔍
04/12/2016 +76 days 🔍
04/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/02/2016 +19 days 🔍
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05/03/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/07/2018 +918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-1604 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1604
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83129
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2016 11:23
Updated: 11/07/2018 16:30
Changes: 05/03/2016 11:23 (64), 11/07/2018 16:30 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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