Linux Kernel 'trace_syscalls.c' Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	70971
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-7826
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Nov 06 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	May 12 2015 07:38PM
Credit:	Rabin Vincent
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Unsupported Extras 11 Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 Linux kernel 0 CentOS CentOS 6
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'trace_syscalls.c' Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

The Linux kernel is prone to multiple local denial-of-service vulnerabilities because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

A local attacker can exploit these issues to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Linux Kernel 'trace_syscalls.c' Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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].

Linux Kernel 'trace_syscalls.c' Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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

Linux Kernel 'trace_syscalls.c' Multiple Local Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

References:

• Linux Homepage (Linux)