SB2007121501 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel isdn i4l driver



SB2007121501 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel isdn i4l driver

Published: December 15, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007121501
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-2007-6151)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption error within the isdn_ioctl() function in drivers/isdn/i4l/isdn_common.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References