Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

BID:13903

Info

Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 13903
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2005-1763
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 09 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 02 2007 07:35PM
Credit: This issue was reported by SUSE.
Vulnerable: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Linux kernel 2.6.11
+ Redhat Fedora Core4
 Linux kernel 2.6.8
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
 + S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 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
 Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a vulnerability that may allow local attackers to write into kernel memory pages. This issue occurs only on 64-bit platforms.

The specific details about this vulnerability are currently unknown.

This BID will be updated when more information is available.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced advisories for more information.


Linux kernel 2.6.11

Linux kernel 2.6.8

S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3 x86_64

References

Linux Kernel 64 Bit PTrace Kernel Memory Access Vulnerability

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