SB2007112101 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

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SB2007112101 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

Published: November 21, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007112101
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 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-6063)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in the isdn_net_setcfg function in isdn_net.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to have an unknown impact via a crafted argument to the isdn_ioctl function.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References