5824 : klogd Malformed Kernel Message Format String
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Disclosure

Sep 17, 2000

Discovery

Sep 17, 2000

Dates

Exploit

Sep 17, 2000

Solution

Unknown

Description

Linux kernel klogd contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a malicious user passes a buffer containing '%' characters between pairs of '[<' and '>]' delimiters directly to the syslog() function, causing klogd to crash with a segmentation fault. This flaw may lead to a loss of Integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, most linux vendors have released a patch to address this vulnerability.

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Linux Kernel klogd
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2.0.36

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  • Jouko Pynnonen - joukoBrand New Doo Dooiki.fi - Personal Page

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