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

Disclosure Date
2004-06-29

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.

Products

kernel.org	Linux	2.4.0
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References

Security Tracker: 1010617
Bugtraq ID: 10632
Secunia Advisory ID: 11981 29058
CVE ID: 2004-2731 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 7345
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-06/0463.html
Other Advisory URL: http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2008/msg00067.html
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5GP0515DFW.html

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Sean - infamous41mdhotpop.com -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.4
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2007-10-10 | Disagree?

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