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Linux Kernel Sbus PROM Driver Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory: SA11981
Release Date: 2004-07-02
Last Update: 2008-05-15
Popularity: 10,234 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Linux Kernel 2.4.x

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Description:
infamous41 has reported some vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerabilities are caused due to integer overflows within the "copyin()" and "copyin_string()" functions of the Sbus PROM driver.

Successful exploitation may potentially allow code execution with escalated privileges.

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