SB2004060104 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

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SB2004060104 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel

Published: June 1, 2004

Security Bulletin ID SB2004060104
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0178)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The OSS code for the Sound Blaster (sb16) driver in Linux 2.4.x before 2.4.26, when operating in 16 bit mode, does not properly handle certain sample sizes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a sample with an odd number of bytes.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References