33023 : Linux Kernel Omnikey CardMan 4040 Driver Multiple Handler Local Overflow
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure

Mar 07, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Mar 07, 2007

Solution

Unknown

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Description

A local overflow exists in the Omnikey CardMan 4040 linux drivers. The issue is due to a boundary error in the read() and write() functions. With a specially crafted request, an attacker with write permissions to a cmx device file can cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.6.21-rc3 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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2.6.21-rc1
2.6.21-rc2
2.6.21-rc3

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  • Daniel Roethlisberger - daniel.roethlisbergerBrand New Doo Doocsnc.ch - Compass Security Network Computing AG

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