SB2004080603 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: August 6, 2004
Security Bulletin ID
SB2004080603
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0495)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
Multiple unknown vulnerabilities in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.6 allow local users to gain privileges or access kernel memory, as found by the Sparse source code checking tool.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000845
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000846
- http://lwn.net/Articles/91155/
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:066
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_20_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-255.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-260.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10566
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16449
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10155
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2961