CVE-2009-0834: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2009
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Updated

Description of problem: On x86-64, a 32-bit process (TIFIA32) can switch to 64-bit mode with ljmp, and then use the "syscall" instruction to make a 64-bit system call. A 64-bit process make a 32-bit system call with int $0x80.

In both these cases, auditsyscallentry() will use the wrong system call number table and the wrong system call argument registers. This could be used to circumvent a syscall audit configuration that filters based on the syscall numbers or argument details.

References: http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-001.html http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-004.html https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=487255 http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/2/27/451 summary http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/2/27/452 syscall-audit

Other sources

The auditsyscallentry function in the Linux kernel 2.6.28.7 and earlier on the x8664 platform does not properly handle (1) a 32-bit process making a 64-bit syscall or (2) a 64-bit process making a 32-bit syscall, which allows local users to bypass certain syscall audit configurations via crafted syscalls, a related issue to CVE-2009-0342 and CVE-2009-0343.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<=2.6.28.7
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=5.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=4.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=5.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=5.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
openSUSE openSUSE=10.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp2

Event History

Mar 2, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0834?

CVE-2009-0834 has been categorized as a low-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0834?

To fix CVE-2009-0834, update your Linux kernel to a patched version beyond 2.6.28.7.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2009-0834?

CVE-2009-0834 affects various versions of Linux kernels, Debian Linux versions 4.0 and 5.0, as well as specific Ubuntu and Red Hat versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-0834 facilitate?

CVE-2009-0834 can potentially allow privilege escalation through improper handling of system calls.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0834?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2009-0834 is to apply the recommended patches available for your affected systems.

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