#VU99951 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0075

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99951

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0075

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The Vicam USB driver in Linux before 2.4.25 does not use the copy_from_user function when copying data from userspace to kernel space, which crosses security boundaries and allows local users to cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000846
https://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:015
https://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-082.shtml
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_05_linux_kernel.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-065.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-293.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9690
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15246
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A836

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.