Linux kernel panic function buffer overflow
| linux-panic-bo (15953) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Linux kernel could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. A boundary error in the panic function could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, by reading kernel memory regions.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
For EnGarde Secure Linux Community Edition and Professional Edition:
Apply the update for this vulnerability, as listed in Guardian Digital Security Advisory ESA-20040428-004. See References.
For Mandrake Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2004:037 : kernel for more information. See References.
Mandrake Linux 9.1 and 9.2: 2.4.21.0.30mdk-1-1mdk or later
Mandrake Linux Multi Network Firewall 8.2 and Corporate Server 2.1: 2.4.19.40mdk-1-1mdk
Mandrake Linux 10.0: 2.4.25.4mdk-1-1mdk or later
For Slackware Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to slackware-security Mailing List, Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:56:48 -0700 (PDT) for more information. See References.
Slackware Linux 9.1: samba-2.4.26-i486-2 or later
Slackware Linux -current: 2.4.26-i486-1 or later
For Turbolinux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to Turbolinux Security Advisory TLSA-2004-14 for more information. See References.
Turbolinux Appliance Server 1.0 Hosting Edition: 2.4.25-3 or later
Turbolinux 10 Desktop: 2.6.0-8 or later
Turbolinux 8 Server or Workstation: 2.4.18-19 or later
Turbolinux 7 Server or Workstation: 2.4.18-19 or later
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of kernel, as listed in GLSA 200407-02. See References.
For Conectiva Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLSA-2004:846 for more information. See References.
Conectiva Linux 8: 2.4.19-1U80_24cl or later
Conectiva Linux 9: 2.4.21-31301U90_18cl or later
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-1070-1, DSA-1069-1, DSA-1067-1, or DSA-1082-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Conectiva Linux Announcement CLSA-2004:846: Fixes for kernel vulnerabilities.
- Guardian Digital Security Advisory ESA-20040428-004: kernel.
- slackware-security Mailing List, Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:56:48 -0700 (PDT): kernel security updates (SSA:2004-119-01).
- BID-10233: Linux Kernel Panic Function Call Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0394: A potential buffer overflow exists in the panic() function in Linux 2.4.x, although it may not be exploitable due to the functionality of panic.
- DSA-1067: kernel-source-2.4.16 -- several vulnerabilities
- DSA-1069: kernel-source-2.4.18 -- several vulnerabilities
- DSA-1070: kernel-source-2.4.19 -- several vulnerabilities
- DSA-1082: kernel-source-2.4.17 -- several vulnerabilities
- GLSA-200407-02: Linux Kernel: Multiple vulnerabilities
- MDKSA-2004:037: Updated kernel packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
- SUSE-SA:2004:010: Linux Kernel: privilege escalation local DoS
Platforms Affected:
- Conectiva Linux 8.0
- Conectiva Linux 9.0
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- EngardeLinux Secure Community 2.0
- EngardeLinux Secure Professional 1.5
- Gentoo Linux
- Linux Kernel 2.4.16
- Linux Kernel 2.4.17
- Linux Kernel 2.4.18
- Linux Kernel 2.4.19
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 10.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1 PPC
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2 AMD64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.2
- Novell SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.0
- Novell UnitedLinux 1.0
- Slackware Slackware Linux 9.1
- Slackware Slackware Linux current
- SUSE SuSE Linux 8.1
- SUSE SuSE Linux 9.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux Connectivity Server
- SuSE SuSE Linux Database Server
- SuSE SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux Office Server
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 10 Desktop
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 7 Server
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 7 Workstation
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 8 Server
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 8 Workstation
- Turbolinux Turbolinux Appliance Server 1.0
- Turbolinux Turbolinux Appliance Server 1.0 Hosting Ed
- Turbolinux Turbolinux Appliance Server 1.0 Workgroup Ed
Reported:
Apr 23, 2004
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