SB2005092602 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2005092602 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: September 26, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005092602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-3055)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Linux kernel 2.6.8 to 2.6.14-rc2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel OOPS) via a userspace process that issues a USB Request Block (URB) to a USB device and terminates before the URB is finished, which leads to a stale pointer reference.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References