Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:13455

Info

Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 13455
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2005-1369
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 02 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 02:06PM
Credit: Announced in the kernel 2.6.11.8 changelog.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
Redhat Fedora Core3
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .7
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.11 .8

Discussion

Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel it87 and via686a drivers create an insecure file that could allow a local user to cause a denial of service condition. This occurs because the created file's permissions allow both read and write.

This issue was reported to affect kernel version 2.6.11.7; earlier versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
This issue has been addressed in kernel version 2.6.11.8:

Ubuntu Linux has released advisory USN-131-1 to address this, and other issues. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.

RedHat Fedora Linux has released advisory FEDORA-2005-392 addressing this issue for Fedora Core 3. Please see the referenced advisory for details on obtaining and applying the appropriate updates.

Mandriva Linux has released advisory MDKSA-2005:110 addressing this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.


Linux kernel 2.6.11 .7

References

Linux Kernel it87 and via686a Drivers Insecure File Creation Denial of Service Vulnerability

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