Linux Kernel Direct-IO.C Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:19665

Info

Linux Kernel Direct-IO.C Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 19665
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2004-2660
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 22 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 18 2006 09:03PM
Credit: iwamoto is credited with discovering this issue.
Vulnerable: Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4
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 CM 3.1
Avaya S8700 CM 3.1
Avaya S8500 CM 3.1
Avaya S8300 CM 3.1
Not Vulnerable: 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

Discussion

Linux Kernel Direct-IO.C Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability. This issue is due to a design error in the direct IO driver.

This vulnerability allows local users to cause a kernel panic, denying further service to legitimate users.

This issue affects the Linux kernel 2.6 series prior to 2.6.10.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel Direct-IO.C 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 Direct-IO.C Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Linux kernel version 2.6.10 is available to address this issue.

Please see the references for more information and vendor advisories.


Linux kernel 2.6 -test6

Linux kernel 2.6 -test1

Linux kernel 2.6 -test4

Linux kernel 2.6 -test7

Linux kernel 2.6 -test9

Linux kernel 2.6 -test2

Linux kernel 2.6 -test8

Linux kernel 2.6 -test11

Linux kernel 2.6 -test10

Linux kernel 2.6 -test9-CVS

Linux kernel 2.6

Linux kernel 2.6 -test3

Linux kernel 2.6 .10

Linux kernel 2.6 -test5

Linux kernel 2.6.1 -rc1

Linux kernel 2.6.1 -rc2

Linux kernel 2.6.1

References

Linux Kernel Direct-IO.C Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

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