Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities - Nessus

Critical   Plugin ID: 15279

This page contains detailed information about the Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

Plugin Overview


ID: 15279
Name: Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities
Filename: debian_DSA-442.nasl
Vulnerability Published: N/A
This Plugin Published: 2004-09-29
Last Modification Time: 2021-01-04
Plugin Version: 1.34
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: Critical
Vulnerability Published: N/A
Patch Published: 2004-02-19
CVE [?]: CVE-2002-0429, CVE-2003-0001, CVE-2003-0244, CVE-2003-0246, CVE-2003-0247, CVE-2003-0248, CVE-2003-0364, CVE-2003-0961, CVE-2003-0985, CVE-2004-0077
CPE [?]: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:3.0, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-image-2.4.17-s390, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-patch-2.4.17-s390
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

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

Description

Several security related problems have been fixed in the Linux kernel 2.4.17 used for the S/390 architecture, mostly by backporting fixes from 2.4.18 and incorporating recent security fixes. The corrections are listed below with the identification from the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project :

- CVE-2002-0429 : The iBCS routines in arch/i386/kernel/traps.c for Linux kernels 2.4.18 and earlier on x86 systems allow local users to kill arbitrary processes via a binary compatibility interface (lcall).

- CAN-2003-0001 :

Multiple ethernet network interface card (NIC) device drivers do not pad frames with null bytes, which allows remote attackers to obtain information from previous packets or kernel memory by using malformed packets, as demonstrated by Etherleak.

- CAN-2003-0244 :

The route cache implementation in Linux 2.4, and the Netfilter IP conntrack module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via packets with forged source addresses that cause a large number of hash table collisions related to the PREROUTING chain.

- CAN-2003-0246 :

The ioperm system call in Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier does not properly restrict privileges, which allows local users to gain read or write access to certain I/O ports.

- CAN-2003-0247 :

A vulnerability in the TTY layer of the Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service ('kernel oops').

- CAN-2003-0248 :

The mxcsr code in Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to modify CPU state registers via a malformed address.

- CAN-2003-0364 :

The TCP/IP fragment reassembly handling in the Linux kernel 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain packets that cause a large number of hash table collisions.

- 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 2.4.17-2.woody.3 of s390 images and in version 0.0.20020816-0.woody.2 of the patch packages.

Vulnerability matrix for CAN-2004-0077

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-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities vulnerability:

  1. Exploit-DB: exploits/hardware/dos/26076.py
    [EDB-26076: Cisco ASA < 8.4.4.6 < 8.2.5.32 - Ethernet Information Leak]
  2. Exploit-DB: exploits/linux/local/154.c
    [EDB-154: Linux Kernel 2.2.25/2.4.24/2.6.2 - 'mremap()' Validator]
  3. Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/remote/3555.pl
    [EDB-3555: Ethernet Device Drivers Frame Padding - 'Etherleak' Infomation Leakage]
  4. Exploit-DB: exploits/bsd/remote/22131.pl
    [EDB-22131: Linux Kernel 2.0.x/2.2.x/2.4.x (FreeBSD 4.x) - Network Device Driver Frame Padding Information Disclosure]
  5. GitHub: https://github.com/hackerhouse-opensource/exploits
    [CVE-2003-0001]
  6. GitHub: https://github.com/Drift-Security/Shadow_Brokers-Vs-NSA
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  7. GitHub: https://github.com/R3K1NG/ShadowBrokersFiles
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  8. GitHub: https://github.com/Snoopy-Sec/Localroot-ALL-CVE
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  9. GitHub: https://github.com/antiscammerarmy/ShadowBrokersFiles
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  10. GitHub: https://github.com/bl4ck4t/Tools
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  11. GitHub: https://github.com/cipherreborn/SB--.-HACK-the-EQGRP-1
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  12. GitHub: https://github.com/happysmack/x0rzEQGRP
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  13. GitHub: https://github.com/kongjiexi/leaked2
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  14. GitHub: https://github.com/maxcvnd/bdhglopoj
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  15. GitHub: https://github.com/r3p3r/x0rz-EQGRP
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  16. GitHub: https://github.com/shakenetwork/shadowbrokerstuff
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  17. GitHub: https://github.com/thePevertedSpartan/EQ1
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  18. GitHub: https://github.com/thetrentusdev/shadowbrokerstuff
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  19. GitHub: https://github.com/thetrentus/ShadowBrokersStuff
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  20. GitHub: https://github.com/wuvuw/EQGR
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  21. GitHub: https://github.com/x0rz/EQGRP
    [CVE-2003-0961]
  22. GitHub: https://github.com/Al1ex/LinuxEelvation
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  23. GitHub: https://github.com/De4dCr0w/Linux-kernel-EoP-exp
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  24. GitHub: https://github.com/R0B1NL1N/Linux-Kernal-Exploits-m-
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  25. GitHub: https://github.com/R0B1NL1N/Linux-Kernel-Exploites
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  26. GitHub: https://github.com/Snoopy-Sec/Localroot-ALL-CVE
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  27. GitHub: https://github.com/Technoashofficial/kernel-exploitation-linux
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  28. GitHub: https://github.com/h4x0r-dz/local-root-exploit-
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  29. GitHub: https://github.com/qiantu88/Linux--exp
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  30. GitHub: https://github.com/rakjong/LinuxElevation
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  31. GitHub: https://github.com/skbasava/Linux-Kernel-exploit
    [CVE-2004-0077]
  32. 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:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C
CVSS Base Score:10.0 (High)
Impact Subscore:10.0
Exploitability Subscore:10.0
CVSS Temporal Score:8.7 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:NA
Overall CVSS Score:8.7 (High)

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Plugin Source


This is the debian_DSA-442.nasl nessus plugin source code. This script is Copyright (C) 2004-2021 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.

#%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-442. The text 
# itself is copyright (C) Software in the Public Interest, Inc.
#

if (NASL_LEVEL < 3000) exit(0);

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

if (description)
{
  script_id(15279);
  script_version("1.34");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2021/01/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2002-0429", "CVE-2003-0001", "CVE-2003-0244", "CVE-2003-0246", "CVE-2003-0247", "CVE-2003-0248", "CVE-2003-0364", "CVE-2003-0961", "CVE-2003-0985", "CVE-2004-0077");
  script_bugtraq_id(4259, 6535, 7600, 7601, 7791, 7793, 7797, 9138, 9356, 9686);
  script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"981222");
  script_xref(name:"DSA", value:"442");

  script_name(english:"Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - 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 security related problems have been fixed in the Linux kernel
2.4.17 used for the S/390 architecture, mostly by backporting fixes
from 2.4.18 and incorporating recent security fixes. The corrections
are listed below with the identification from the Common
Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project :

  - CVE-2002-0429 :
    The iBCS routines in arch/i386/kernel/traps.c for Linux
    kernels 2.4.18 and earlier on x86 systems allow local
    users to kill arbitrary processes via a binary
    compatibility interface (lcall).

  - CAN-2003-0001 :

    Multiple ethernet network interface card (NIC) device
    drivers do not pad frames with null bytes, which allows
    remote attackers to obtain information from previous
    packets or kernel memory by using malformed packets, as
    demonstrated by Etherleak.

  - CAN-2003-0244 :

    The route cache implementation in Linux 2.4, and the
    Netfilter IP conntrack module, allows remote attackers
    to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via
    packets with forged source addresses that cause a large
    number of hash table collisions related to the
    PREROUTING chain.

  - CAN-2003-0246 :

    The ioperm system call in Linux kernel 2.4.20 and
    earlier does not properly restrict privileges, which
    allows local users to gain read or write access to
    certain I/O ports.

  - CAN-2003-0247 :

    A vulnerability in the TTY layer of the Linux kernel 2.4
    allows attackers to cause a denial of service ('kernel
    oops').

  - CAN-2003-0248 :

    The mxcsr code in Linux kernel 2.4 allows attackers to
    modify CPU state registers via a malformed address.

  - CAN-2003-0364 :

    The TCP/IP fragment reassembly handling in the Linux
    kernel 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of
    service (CPU consumption) via certain packets that cause
    a large number of hash table collisions.

  - 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-442"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"Upgrade the Linux kernel packages immediately.

For the stable distribution (woody) these problems have been fixed in
version 2.4.17-2.woody.3 of s390 images and in version
0.0.20020816-0.woody.2 of the patch packages.

 Vulnerability matrix for CAN-2004-0077"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/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-image-2.4.17-s390");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:kernel-patch-2.4.17-s390");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:3.0");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2004/02/19");
  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-headers-2.4.17", reference:"2.4.17-2.woody.3")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-image-2.4.17-s390", reference:"2.4.17-2.woody.3")) flag++;
if (deb_check(release:"3.0", prefix:"kernel-patch-2.4.17-s390", reference:"0.0.20020816-0.woody.2")) 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-442.nasl
  • Windows:
    C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\debian_DSA-442.nasl
  • Mac OS X:
    /Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/debian_DSA-442.nasl

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How to Run


Here is how to run the Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

  1. Click to start a New Scan.
  2. Select Advanced Scan.
  3. Navigate to the Plugins tab.
  4. On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
  5. On the left side table select Debian Local Security Checks plugin family.
  6. On the right side table select Debian DSA-442-1 : linux-kernel-2.4.17-s390 - several vulnerabilities plugin ID 15279.
  7. Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
  8. 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-442.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a debian_DSA-442.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-442.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-442.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References


BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID: CERT | Computer Emergency Response Team: DSA | Debian Security Advisory: See also: Similar and related Nessus plugins:
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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-442.nasl version 1.34. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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