25697 : Linux Kernel Netfilter do_add_counters() Function Local Memory Disclosure
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Disclosure

May 22, 2006

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Unknown

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Description

The Linux kernel contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered because of a race condition in the Linux netfilter code. The 'do_add_counters()' function in 'net/ipv4/netfilter/arp_tables.c' and 'net/ipv6/netfilter/arp_tables.c' lacks a check for a parameter that might allow 'IPT_ENTRY_ITERATE()' to read beyond its intended boundaries, potentially accessing sensitive kernel memory and hence resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.33, 2.6.16.17 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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2.6.16.16

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