SB2002123103 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: December 31, 2002
Security Bulletin ID
SB2002123103
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1572)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Signed integer overflow in the bttv_read function in the bttv driver (bttv-driver.c) in Linux kernel before 2.4.20 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.