Linux Kernel 3.x msm_vfe31.c vfe31_proc_general memory corruption

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel 3.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vfe31_proc_general of the file drivers/media/video/msm/vfe/msm_vfe31.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9410. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.x (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function vfe31_proc_general of the file drivers/media/video/msm/vfe/msm_vfe31.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The vfe31_proc_general function in drivers/media/video/msm/vfe/msm_vfe31.c in the MSM-VFE31 driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not validate a certain id value, which allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an application that makes a crafted ioctl call.

The weakness was shared 08/07/2016. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9410. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/12/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Operating System

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• Linux

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• Kernel

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• 3.x

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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