Improper input validation in Linux kernel

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU95655

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0229

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The framebuffer driver in Linux kernel 2.6.x does not properly use the fb_copy_cmap function, with unknown impact.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:037
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10211
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15974

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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