SB2005011014 - Improper locking in Linux kernel

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SB2005011014 - Improper locking in Linux kernel

Published: January 10, 2005 Updated: November 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005011014
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1016)

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The scm_send function in the scm layer for Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.28, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via crafted auxiliary messages that are passed to the sendmsg function, which causes a deadlock condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References