Linux Kernel PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced Vulnerability
BID:27555
Info
Linux Kernel PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 27555 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2007-6694 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Jan 31 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Sep 08 2008 07:31PM |
| Credit: | Jan Lieskovsky is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64 Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4 Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4 Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4 Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Redhat Desktop 4.0 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 2.6.1 -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 Linux kernel 2.4.35 .3 Linux kernel 2.4.34 Linux kernel 2.4.34 Linux kernel 2.4.34 Linux kernel 2.4.33 2 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .7 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .6 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .6 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .5 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .4 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .3 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .3 Linux kernel 2.4.33 .1 Linux kernel 2.4.33 -pre1 Linux kernel 2.4.33 Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre2 Linux kernel 2.4.32 -pre1 Linux kernel 2.4.32 Linux kernel 2.4.31 -pre1 Linux kernel 2.4.31 Linux kernel 2.4.30 rc3 Linux kernel 2.4.30 rc2 Linux kernel 2.4.30 Linux kernel 2.4.29 -rc2 Linux kernel 2.4.29 -rc1 Linux kernel 2.4.29 Linux kernel 2.4.28 Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre5 Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre4 Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre3 Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre2 Linux kernel 2.4.27 -pre1 Linux kernel 2.4.27 Linux kernel 2.4.26 Linux kernel 2.4.25 Linux kernel 2.4.24 -ow1 Linux kernel 2.4.24 Linux kernel 2.4.23 -pre9 Linux kernel 2.4.23 -ow2 Linux kernel 2.4.23 Linux kernel 2.4.22 Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre7 Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre4 Linux kernel 2.4.21 pre1 Linux kernel 2.4.21 Linux kernel 2.4.9 Linux kernel 2.4.8 Linux kernel 2.4.7 Linux kernel 2.4.6 Linux kernel 2.4.5 Linux kernel 2.4.4 Linux kernel 2.4.3 Linux kernel 2.6.18-8.1.8.el5 Linux kernel 2.6.18 Linux kernel 2.6.15.5 Linux kernel 2.6.15.11 Linux kernel 2.6.15-27.48 Linux kernel 2.6.11.4 Linux kernel 2.4.34.6 Linux kernel 2.4.34.5 Linux kernel 2.4.34.3 Linux kernel 2.4.33.5 Linux kernel 2.4.33.4 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 Debian Linux 4.0 sparc Debian Linux 4.0 s/390 Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel Debian Linux 4.0 mips Debian Linux 4.0 m68k Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 4.0 hppa Debian Linux 4.0 arm Debian Linux 4.0 amd64 Debian Linux 4.0 alpha Debian Linux 4.0 Avaya Voice Portal 4.1 Avaya Voice Portal 4.0 Avaya SIP Enablement Services 4.0 Avaya Messaging Storage Server MSS 3.0 Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0 Avaya Communication Manager 5.0 Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 Avaya Communication Manager 3.1 Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1.1 Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.0 Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 4.0.1 Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 4.1 Avaya AES 4.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Linux kernel 2.4.37 -rc1 |
Discussion
Linux Kernel PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected kernel, denying service to legitimate users.
This issue affects Linux kernel 2.4.21 through 2.6.18-53 running on the PowerPC architecture.
The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected kernel, denying service to legitimate users.
This issue affects Linux kernel 2.4.21 through 2.6.18-53 running on the PowerPC architecture.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced 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].
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 PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
References
Linux Kernel PowerPC 'chrp/setup.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Serviced Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux Homepage (Linux)
- Summary of changes from v2.4.36 to v2.4.37-rc1 (Linux)
- [DSA 1503-2] New Linux kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several issues (Debian)
- [PATCH] PPC: CHRP - fix possible NULL pointer dereference (Linux)
- [USN-618-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities (Ubuntu)
- ASA-2008-102 - kernel security and bug fix update (RHSA-2008-0055) (Avaya)
- Red Hat Security Advisory RHSA-2008:0055-11 (Red Hat)
- RHSA-2008:0154-15 kernel security and bug fix update (Red Hat)