SB2002123102 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: December 31, 2002
Security Bulletin ID
SB2002123102
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1573)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Unspecified vulnerability in the pcilynx ieee1394 firewire driver (pcilynx.c) in Linux kernel before 2.4.20 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to 'wrap handling.'
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.