SB2005031401 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel 



SB2005031401 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

Published: March 14, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005031401
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0504)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

Buffer overflow in the MoxaDriverIoctl function for the moxa serial driver (moxa.c) in Linux 2.2.x, 2.4.x, and 2.6.x before 2.6.22 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a certain modified length value.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.