12837 : Linux Kernel MOXA Serial Driver Overflow
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3 months ago

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95%

Disclosure

Jan 07, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in the Linux kernel. The MoxaDriverIoctl() function fails to validate user-supplied data resulting in a buffer 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

Linus Torvalds
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