Vulnerability identifier: #VU12974
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
procps
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: procps-ng
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a race condition inherent in reading /proc/PID entries. A remote attacker can hide a process from procps-ng's utilities and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version 3.3.15.
Vulnerable software versions
procps: All versions
External links
https://www.qualys.com/2018/05/17/procps-ng-audit-report-advisory.txt
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.