12836 : Linux Kernel scsi_ioctl.c sg_scsi_ioctl() Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-01-07

Description

A local overflow exists in the Linux kernel. The sg_scsi_ioctl() function fails to validate user-supplied integer values resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution 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.	Linux	2.6
		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
		2.6.10

References

Bugtraq ID: 12198
Related OSVDB ID: 12835 12837 12838 12839
Secunia Advisory ID: 13784 17826
ISS X-Force ID: 18820
CVE ID: 2005-0180 (see also: NVD)
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-01/0225.html
Vendor URL: http://www.kernel.org/
Other Advisory URL: http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Brad Spengler - spendergrsecurity.net - grsecurity

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 3.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-06-03 | Disagree?

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