SB2005012101 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel

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SB2005012101 - Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel

Published: January 21, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005012101
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper update of reference count (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1057)

CWE-ID: CWE-911 - Improper Update of Reference Count

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 drivers in Linux kernel 2.4.19 and earlier do not properly mark memory with the VM_IO flag, which causes incorrect reference counts and may lead to a denial of service (kernel panic) when accessing freed kernel pages.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References