Linux Kernel up to 2.6.8 iptables IP Packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component iptables. The manipulation as part of IP Packet leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2004-0003. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.8 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component iptables. The manipulation as part of a IP Packet leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in Linux kernel before 2.4.22 allows local users to gain privileges, related to "R128 DRI limits checking."

The bug was discovered 01/17/2004. The weakness was published 10/21/2004 by Marcus Meissner with SuSE (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at suse.de. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0003. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at securiteam.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 46 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15316 (Debian DSA-479-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18-alpha+i386+powerpc - several vulnerabilities), 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17800), Exploit-DB (610), Tenable (15316), SecurityFocus (BID 11488†) and OSVDB (11014†). Similar entries are available at VDB-614, VDB-615, VDB-635 and VDB-718. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15316
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-479-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.18-alpha+i386+powerpc - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53682
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 479-1 (kernel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: suse.de
Researcher: Marcus Meissner
Organization: SuSE
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-0003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-935

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X-Force: 17800 - Linux kernel IP packet denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 11488 - Linux Kernel IPTables Logging Rules Integer Underflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 11202 - Linux Kernel Firewall Logging Rules Denial of Service Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 11014 - Linux Kernel iptables Logging Rules Integer Underflow DoS
SecurityTracker: 1011854
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 5615 - Unknown Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Before 2.4.22, Medium

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

Created: 10/21/2004 17:29
Updated: 06/29/2019 17:40
Changes: 10/21/2004 17:29 (106), 06/29/2019 17:40 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:CF1:103

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