Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 15277

This page contains detailed information about the Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 15277
Name: Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities
Filename: debian_DSA-440.nasl
Vulnerability Published: N/A
This Plugin Published: 2004-09-29
Last Modification Time: 2021-01-04
Plugin Version: 1.28
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Debian Local Security Checks
Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: Host/Debian/dpkg-l, Host/Debian/release, Host/local_checks_enabled

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: N/A
Patch Published: 2004-02-18
CVE [?]: CVE-2003-0961, CVE-2003-0985, CVE-2004-0077
CPE [?]: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:3.0, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-patch-2.4.17-apus, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-source-2.4.17
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update.

Description

Several local root exploits have been discovered recently in the Linux kernel. This security advisory updates the PowerPC/Apus kernel for Debian GNU/Linux. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following problems that are fixed with this update :

- CAN-2003-0961 : An integer overflow in brk() system call (do_brk() function) for Linux allows a local attacker to gain root privileges. Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.23.

- CAN-2003-0985 :

Paul Starzetz discovered a flaw in bounds checking in mremap() in the Linux kernel (present in version 2.4.x and 2.6.x) which may allow a local attacker to gain root privileges. Version 2.2 is not affected by this bug. Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.24.

- CAN-2004-0077 :

Paul Starzetz and Wojciech Purczynski of isec.pl discovered a critical security vulnerability in the memory management code of Linux inside the mremap(2) system call. Due to missing function return value check of internal functions a local attacker can gain root privileges. Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.25 and 2.6.3.

Solution

Upgrade the Linux kernel packages immediately.

For the stable distribution (woody) these problems have been fixed in version 2.4.17-4 of powerpc/apus images.

Other architectures will probably be mentioned in a separate advisory or are not affected (m68k).

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Exploit-DB, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities vulnerability:

Exploit-DB: exploits/linux/local/154.c
[EDB-154: Linux Kernel 2.2.25/2.4.24/2.6.2 - 'mremap()' Validator]
GitHub: https://github.com/Drift-Security/Shadow_Brokers-Vs-NSA
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/R3K1NG/ShadowBrokersFiles
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/Snoopy-Sec/Localroot-ALL-CVE
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/antiscammerarmy/ShadowBrokersFiles
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/bl4ck4t/Tools
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/cipherreborn/SB--.-HACK-the-EQGRP-1
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/happysmack/x0rzEQGRP
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/kongjiexi/leaked2
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/maxcvnd/bdhglopoj
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/r3p3r/x0rz-EQGRP
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/shakenetwork/shadowbrokerstuff
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/thePevertedSpartan/EQ1
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/thetrentusdev/shadowbrokerstuff
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/thetrentus/ShadowBrokersStuff
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/wuvuw/EQGR
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/x0rz/EQGRP
[CVE-2003-0961]
GitHub: https://github.com/Al1ex/LinuxEelvation
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/De4dCr0w/Linux-kernel-EoP-exp
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/R0B1NL1N/Linux-Kernal-Exploits-m-
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/R0B1NL1N/Linux-Kernel-Exploites
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/Snoopy-Sec/Localroot-ALL-CVE
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/Technoashofficial/kernel-exploitation-linux
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/h4x0r-dz/local-root-exploit-
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/qiantu88/Linux--exp
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/rakjong/LinuxElevation
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/skbasava/Linux-Kernel-exploit
[CVE-2004-0077]
GitHub: https://github.com/xairy/linux-kernel-exploitation
[CVE-2004-0077]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS V2 Vector [?]: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.2 (High)
Impact Subscore:	10.0
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	6.3 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	6.3 (Medium)

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Plugin Source

#%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 70300

#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from Debian Security Advisory DSA-440. The text 
# itself is copyright (C) Software in the Public Interest, Inc.
#

include('deprecated_nasl_level.inc');
include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(15277);
  script_version("1.28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2021/01/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2003-0961", "CVE-2003-0985", "CVE-2004-0077");
  script_bugtraq_id(9686);
  script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"981222");
  script_xref(name:"DSA", value:"440");

  script_name(english:"Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks dpkg output for the updated packages");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"Several local root exploits have been discovered recently in the Linux
kernel. This security advisory updates the PowerPC/Apus kernel for
Debian GNU/Linux. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project
identifies the following problems that are fixed with this update :

  - CAN-2003-0961 :
    An integer overflow in brk() system call (do_brk()
    function) for Linux allows a local attacker to gain root
    privileges. Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.23.

  - CAN-2003-0985 :

    Paul Starzetz discovered a flaw in bounds checking in
    mremap() in the Linux kernel (present in version 2.4.x
    and 2.6.x) which may allow a local attacker to gain root
    privileges. Version 2.2 is not affected by this bug.
    Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.24.

  - CAN-2004-0077 :

    Paul Starzetz and Wojciech Purczynski of isec.pl
    discovered a critical security vulnerability in the
    memory management code of Linux inside the mremap(2)
    system call. Due to missing function return value check
    of internal functions a local attacker can gain root
    privileges. Fixed upstream in Linux 2.4.25 and 2.6.3."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0013-mremap.txt"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0014-mremap-unmap.txt"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-440"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"Upgrade the Linux kernel packages immediately.

For the stable distribution (woody) these problems have been fixed in
version 2.4.17-4 of powerpc/apus images.

Other architectures will probably be mentioned in a separate advisory
or are not affected (m68k)."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-patch-2.4.17-apus");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-source-2.4.17");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:3.0");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2004/02/18");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2004/09/29");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2004-2021 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Debian Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Debian/release", "Host/Debian/dpkg-l");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("debian_package.inc");


if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Debian/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Debian");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Debian/dpkg-l")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-doc-2.4.17", reference:"2.4.17-1woody2")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-headers-2.4.17-apus", reference:"2.4.17-4")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-image-2.4.17-apus", reference:"2.4.17-4")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-image-apus", reference:"2.4.17-4")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-patch-2.4.17-apus", reference:"2.4.17-4")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-source-2.4.17", reference:"2.4.17-1woody2")) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:deb_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/debian_DSA-440.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\debian_DSA-440.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/debian_DSA-440.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Debian Local Security Checks plugin family.
On the right side table select Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities plugin ID 15277.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl debian_DSA-440.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a debian_DSA-440.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - debian_DSA-440.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state debian_DSA-440.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

9686

CERT | Computer Emergency Response Team:

981222

DSA | Debian Security Advisory:

See also:

Similar and related Nessus plugins:

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15303 - Debian DSA-466-1 : linux-kernel-2.2.10-powerpc-apus - failing function and TLB flush
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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file debian_DSA-440.nasl version 1.28. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Debian DSA-440-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-powerpc-apus - several vulnerabilities - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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