SB2001050302 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel

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SB2001050302 - Integer underflow in Linux kernel

Published: May 3, 2001 Updated: November 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2001050302
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-0316)

CWE-ID: CWE-191 - Integer underflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to read kernel memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative argument to the sysctl call.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References