12837 : Linux Kernel MOXA Serial Driver Overflow
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Timeline
Disclosure Date
2005-01-07

Description

A local overflow exists in the Linux kernel. The MoxaDriverIoctl() function fails to validate user-supplied data resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
Linux Kernel Organization, Inc.
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References

Tools & Filters
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Credit
  • Brad Spengler - spendergrsecurity.net - grsecurity

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_0 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_1 Availability_impact_1

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