Linux Kernel 8250 Serial Driver Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
BID:23978
Info
Linux Kernel 8250 Serial Driver Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 23978 |
| Class: | Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | May 14 2007 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 14 2007 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Taku Izumi is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
Linux kernel 2.6.20 .9 Linux kernel 2.6.20 .8 Linux kernel 2.6.20 .5 Linux kernel 2.6.20 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.20 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.20 Linux kernel 2.6.20 Linux kernel 2.6.19 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.19 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.19 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.19 -rc4 Linux kernel 2.6.19 -rc3 Linux kernel 2.6.19 -rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.19 -rc1 Linux kernel 2.6.19 Linux kernel 2.6.18 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.18 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.18 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.18 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .9 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .8 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .7 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .6 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .5 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .14 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .13 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .12 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .11 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .10 Linux kernel 2.6.17 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.17 -rc5 Linux kernel 2.6.17 Linux kernel 2.6.17 Linux kernel 2.6.17 Linux kernel 2.6.17 Linux kernel 2.6.16 27 Linux kernel 2.6.16 13 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .9 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .8 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .7 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .5 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .23 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .21 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .19 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .18 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .17 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .16 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .12 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .11 Linux kernel 2.6.16 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.16 -rc1 Linux kernel 2.6.16 Linux kernel 2.6.16 Linux kernel 2.6.15 .6 Linux kernel 2.6.15 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.15 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.15 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.15 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc6 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc5 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc4 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc3 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.15 -rc1 Linux kernel 2.6.15 Linux kernel 2.6.15 Linux kernel 2.6.14 .5 Linux kernel 2.6.14 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.14 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.14 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.14 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.14 -rc4 Linux kernel 2.6.14 -rc3 Linux kernel 2.6.14 -rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.14 -rc1 Linux kernel 2.6.14 Linux kernel 2.6.14 Linux kernel 2.6.13 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.13 .3 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 2.6.13 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .6 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .5 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .22 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .2 Linux kernel 2.6.12 .12 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 2.6.12 Linux kernel 2.6.12 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 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.11 .12 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 Linux kernel 2.6.11 Linux kernel 2.6.10 rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.10 Linux kernel 2.6.10 Linux kernel 2.6.9 Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc3 Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.8 rc1 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 2.6.8.1 Linux kernel 2.6.20.3 Linux kernel 2.6.20.2 Linux kernel 2.6.20-rc2 Linux kernel 2.6.20-2 Linux kernel 2.6.18 Linux kernel 2.6.15.5 Linux kernel 2.6.15.11 Linux kernel 2.6.11.4 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Linux kernel 2.6.20.11 |
Discussion
Linux Kernel 8250 Serial Driver Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability because the software fails to handle exceptional conditions.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected computer, denying service to legitimate users. The attacker may also be able to execute arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.
This issue affects kernel versions 2.6 prior to 2.6.20.11.
The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability because the software fails to handle exceptional conditions.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected computer, denying service to legitimate users. The attacker may also be able to execute arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.
This issue affects kernel versions 2.6 prior to 2.6.20.11.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel 8250 Serial Driver 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: mailto:[email protected].
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 8250 Serial Driver Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor released an update to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
The vendor released an update to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
References
Linux Kernel 8250 Serial Driver Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux Homepage (Linux)
- Linux Kernel Changelog Version 2.6.20.11 (Linux Kernel )