Improper input validation in Linux kernel

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU95491

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2000-0344

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The knfsd NFS server in Linux kernel 2.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a negative size value.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1160
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.21.0005012042550.6419-100000@ferret.lmh.ox.ac.uk

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.