Linux Kernel USB Subsystem Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:14955

Info

Linux Kernel USB Subsystem Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14955
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2005-3055
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 27 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 09 2007 04:26PM
Credit: Harald Welte <[email protected]> discovered this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
+ Linux kernel 2.4.21
+ Linux kernel 2.4.19
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0
S.u.S.E. UnitedLinux 1.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.0 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 IA64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1
MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
Linux kernel 2.6.14 -rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.13 .2
Linux kernel 2.6.13 .1
Linux kernel 2.6.13 -rc7
Linux kernel 2.6.13 -rc6
Linux kernel 2.6.13 -rc4
Linux kernel 2.6.13 -rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.13
Linux kernel 2.6.12 .5
Linux kernel 2.6.12 .4
Linux kernel 2.6.12 .3
Linux kernel 2.6.12 .2
Linux kernel 2.6.12 .1
Linux kernel 2.6.12 -rc5
Linux kernel 2.6.12 -rc4
Linux kernel 2.6.12 -rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .8
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .7
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .6
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .5
Linux kernel 2.6.11 .11
Linux kernel 2.6.11 -rc4
Linux kernel 2.6.11 -rc3
Linux kernel 2.6.11 -rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.11
+ Redhat Fedora Core4
Linux kernel 2.6.10 rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.10
+ Redhat Fedora Core3
+ Redhat Fedora Core2
+ Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Linux kernel 2.6.9
Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc3
Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc1
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
Linux kernel 2.6.8
Linux kernel 2.6.7 rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.7
Linux kernel 2.6.6 rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.6
Linux kernel 2.6.5
Linux kernel 2.6.4
Linux kernel 2.6.3
Linux kernel 2.6.2
Linux kernel 2.6.1 -rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.1 -rc1
Linux kernel 2.6.1
Linux kernel 2.6 .10
Linux kernel 2.6 -test9-CVS
Linux kernel 2.6 -test9
Linux kernel 2.6 -test8
Linux kernel 2.6 -test7
Linux kernel 2.6 -test6
Linux kernel 2.6 -test5
Linux kernel 2.6 -test4
Linux kernel 2.6 -test3
Linux kernel 2.6 -test2
Linux kernel 2.6 -test11
Linux kernel 2.6 -test10
Linux kernel 2.6 -test1
Linux kernel 2.6
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
Avaya S8710 R2.0.1
Avaya S8710 R2.0.0
Avaya S8710 CM 3.1
Avaya S8700 R2.0.1
Avaya S8700 R2.0.0
Avaya S8700 CM 3.1
Avaya S8500 R2.0.1
Avaya S8500 R2.0.0
Avaya S8500 CM 3.1
Avaya S8500 0
Avaya S8300 R2.0.1
Avaya S8300 R2.0.0
Avaya S8300 CM 3.1
Avaya S8300 0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MM3.0
Avaya Converged Communications Server 2.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel USB Subsystem Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

A local denial-of-service vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's USB subsystem. This issue is due to the kernel's failure to properly handle unexpected conditions when trying to handle URBs (USB Request Blocks).

Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to trigger a kernel 'oops' on computers where the vulnerable USB subsystem is enabled. This would deny service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel USB Subsystem Local Denial Of Service 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: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel USB Subsystem Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Please see the referenced vendor advisories for information on obtaining and applying the appropriate updates.


Linux kernel 2.6.10

Linux kernel 2.6.11

Linux kernel 2.6.12 -rc1

Linux kernel 2.6.13

Linux kernel 2.6.4

Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc1

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