Vulnerability identifier: #VU95485
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
Integer overflow in the do_brk function for the brk system call in Linux kernel 2.4.22 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel:
External links
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000796
http://isec.pl/papers/linux_kernel_do_brk.pdf
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064798706473&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107064830206816&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107394143105081&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/10328
http://secunia.com/advisories/10329
http://secunia.com/advisories/10330
http://secunia.com/advisories/10333
http://secunia.com/advisories/10338
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-403
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-417
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-423
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-433
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-439
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-440
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-442
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-450
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-470
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-475
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/301156
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:110
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_049_kernel.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-368.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-389.html
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.