Linux Kernel x86_64 ptrace Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:29086

Info

Linux Kernel x86_64 ptrace Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29086
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2008-1615
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 07 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 09:45AM
Credit: Jan Kratochvil
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
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10.SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10 SP2
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP2
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP2 DEBUGINFO
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP1 DEBUGINFO
SuSE openSUSE 10.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9.0
RedHat Enterprise MRG v1 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Desktop 4.0
Red Hat Fedora 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Linux kernel 2.6.18
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 Voice Portal 3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MM3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 3.1
Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1
Avaya Message Networking 3.1
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0
Avaya EMMC 1.021
Avaya EMMC 1.017
Avaya Communication Manager 5.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Communication Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Manager 3.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Communication Manager 3.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.0
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.0
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 4.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel x86_64 ptrace Denial Of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability when process traces are performed on 64-bit computers.

Local attackers can leverage the issue to crash the kernel and deny service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel x86_64 ptrace Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. 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 x86_64 ptrace Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Fixes are available. Please see the references for more information.


MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64

References

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