SB2020022032 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel



SB2020022032 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: February 20, 2020 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020022032
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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-2011-0699)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer signedness error in the btrfs_ioctl_space_info function in the Linux kernel 2.6.37. A remote attacker can use a crafted slot value. 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.