VDB-9996 · OSVDB 96417 · GCVE-100-9996

NetBSD 6.0 Kqueue denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NetBSD 6.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Kqueue. The manipulation results in denial of service. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetBSD 6.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Kqueue. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was released 02/26/2013 by Christos Zoulas as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.netbsd.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at ftp.netbsd.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (96417†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-9997. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetBSD 6.0.1

Timelineinfo

02/26/2013 🔍
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08/22/2013 +177 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +2037 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.netbsd.org
Researcher: Christos Zoulas
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9996
OSVDB: 96417

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

Created: 08/22/2013 11:41
Updated: 03/21/2019 13:12
Changes: 08/22/2013 11:41 (48), 03/21/2019 13:12 (2)
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