SB2005032701 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel
Published: March 27, 2005 Updated: November 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2005032701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0750)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The bluez_sock_create function in the Bluetooth stack for Linux kernel 2.4.6 through 2.4.30-rc1 and 2.6 through 2.6.11.5 allows local users to gain privileges via (1) socket or (2) socketpair call with a negative protocol value.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-March/032913.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111204562102633&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-283.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-284.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12911
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=152532
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19844
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11719