11597 : Linux Kernel ELF Binary Loader Bad Return Value Issue
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-11-10

Description

The ELF binary loader in the Linux kernel contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to manipulate the system into returning a smaller value than requested when filling kernel buffers. The issue is triggered when the kernel_read() function returns a positive but smaller value than requested. It is possible that the flaw may allow the attacker to supply an arbitrary memory layout for the binary, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

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

Products

Linux Kernel Organization, Inc.
Kernel
2.4.0x
2.4.1x
2.4.20
2.4.21
2.4.22
2.4.23
2.4.24
2.4.25
2.4.26
2.4.27
2.6.0
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.6.8
2.6.9 (not affected)

References

Tools & Filters

15944 15958 16259

Credit

  • Paul Starzetz - ihaquerisec.pl - iSEC Security Research

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.2
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_0 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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