Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2003-0418
CWE-ID CWE-401
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

EUVDB-ID: #VU99961

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2003-0418

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The Linux 2.0 kernel IP stack does not properly calculate the size of an ICMP citation, which causes it to include portions of unauthorized memory in ICMP error responses.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105519179005065&w=2
https://www.cartel-securite.fr/pbiondi/adv/CARTSA-20030314-icmpleak.txt
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/471084


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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