8363 : Linux Kernel Sbus PROM Driver copyin() Overflow
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Disclosure

Jun 29, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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Description

A local overflow exists in the Sbus PROM driver in the Linux kernel. The copyin function fails to check an integer is not negative resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

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kernel.org
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