SB2005050211 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: May 2, 2005
Security Bulletin ID
SB2005050211
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-1041)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.
The fib_seq_start function in fib_hash.c in Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via /proc/net/route.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bk-commits-head&m=111186506706769&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17918
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419522/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13267
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9487