SB2013060706 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel

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SB2013060706 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: June 7, 2013 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013060706
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1929)

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 tg3_read_vpd function in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/tg3.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.6. A remote attacker can use crafted firmware that specifies a long string in the Vital Product Data 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

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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