Vulnerability CVE-2011-1017


Published: 2011-03-01   Modified: 2012-02-13

Description:
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.

See advisories in our WLB2 database:
Topic
Author
Date
High
Linux Kernel Buffer Overflow ldm_frag_add() Elevated Privileges
PRE
04.03.2011

Type:

CWE-119

(Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer)

CVSS2 => (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)

CVSS Base Score
Impact Subscore
Exploitability Subscore
7.2/10
10/10
3.9/10
Exploit range
Attack complexity
Authentication
Local
Low
No required
Confidentiality impact
Integrity impact
Availability impact
Complete
Complete
Complete
Affected software
Linux -> Kernel 
Linux -> Linux kernel 

 References:
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128
http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516615/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1

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