SB2008111002 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

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SB2008111002 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: November 10, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008111002
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-5029)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The __scm_destroy function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27.4, 2.6.26, and earlier makes indirect recursive calls to itself through calls to the fput function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to sending an SCM_RIGHTS message through a UNIX domain socket and closing file descriptors.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References