Linux Kernel 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:36037

Info

Linux Kernel 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36037
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-2768
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 13 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 21 2011 02:56PM
Credit: Bernd Schmidt
Vulnerable: MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Linux kernel 2.6.31 -rc3
+ Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
+ Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
Linux kernel 2.6.30 .1
Linux kernel 2.6.30
Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc5-git3
Linux kernel 2.6.30.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service 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. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to execute arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.

This issue was introduced in Linux kernel 2.6.30; fixes have been committed to the Linux Git repository.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference 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 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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


MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64

References

Linux Kernel 'binfmt_flat.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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