SB2014111004 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel 

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SB2014111004 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: November 10, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014111004
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7825)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

kernel/trace/trace_syscalls.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 does not properly handle private syscall numbers during use of the perf subsystem, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and OOPS) or bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References