#VU34828 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-4067

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34828

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-4067

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in the auerswald_probe function in the Auerswald Linux USB driver for the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service via a crafted USB device, or take full control of the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 2.6.0 - 2.6.26.8

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External links
https://labs.mwrinfosecurity.com/files/Advisories/mwri_linux-usb-buffer-overflow_2009-10-29.pdf
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=722393

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

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.