Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

BID:10302

Info

Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 10302
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 07 2004 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2004 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery of this issue is credited to Stas Sergeev.
Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.5
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
+ SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Linux kernel 2.6.4
Linux kernel 2.6.3
Linux kernel 2.6.2
Linux kernel 2.6.1
Linux kernel 2.6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

It has been reported that the Linux Kernel is affected by an IO access inheritance vulnerability. This issue is due to an access validation error that fails to invalidate all io_bitmap pointers before a process exits.

This issue could allow local users to lock up the affected system, denying service to legitimate users. This issue might also allow an attacker to gain escalated privileges.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

Linux Kernel Local IO Access Inheritance Vulnerability

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