Linux Kernel 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:63890
Info
Linux Kernel 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 63890 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2013-6381 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Nov 25 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 29 2014 02:14AM |
| Credit: | Nico Golde and Fabian Yamaguchi |
| Vulnerable: |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64 CentOS CentOS 6 CentOS CentOS 5 Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Linux Kernel 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a local buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the kernel, denying service to legitimate users.
The Linux kernel is prone to a local buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the kernel, denying service to legitimate users.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow 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].
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 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Linux Kernel 'qeth_core_main.c' File Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux Homepage (Linux)