Main Vulnerability Database SB2013053101

SB2013053101 - SUSE Linux update for Linux kernel

Published: May 31, 2013

Security Bulletin ID SB2013053101

Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Adjecent network

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2850)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the iscsi_add_notunderstood_response function in drivers/target/iscsi/iscsi_target_parameters.c in the iSCSI target subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4. A remote attacker can use a long key that is not properly handled during construction of an error-response packet. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-05/msg00017.html