#VU94175 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2005-0749

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94175

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0749

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The load_elf_library in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a crafted ELF library or executable, which causes a free of an invalid pointer.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https:ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
https://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.11.6
https://secunia.com/advisories/14713/
https://secunia.com/advisories/19607
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-529.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-551.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12935
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=152532
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19867
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10640
https://usn.ubuntu.com/103-1/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.