SB2001041703 - Off-by-one error in Linux kernel
Published: April 17, 2001
Security Bulletin ID
SB2001041703
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Off-by-one error (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1391)
The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.
Off-by-one vulnerability in CPIA driver of Linux kernel before 2.2.19 allows users to modify kernel memory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-047.html
- http://www.linux.org.uk/VERSION/relnotes.2219.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98684172109474&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98759029811377&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98653252326445&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98575345009963&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99013830726309&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98637996127004&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98775114228203&w=2
- https://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-047
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11162