TITLE: Linux Kernel "sys32_ni_syscall" and "sys32_vm86_warning" Buffer Overflows SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA13410 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/13410/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Unknown WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Linux Kernel 2.6.x http://secunia.com/product/2719/ DESCRIPTION: Jeremy Fitzhardinge has reported some potential vulnerabilities with an unknown impact in the Linux Kernel. The vulnerabilities are caused due to boundary errors within the "sys32_ni_syscall()" and "sys32_vm86_warning()" functions and can be exploited to cause buffer overflows. The attack vectors and impact are currently unknown. SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access to affected systems. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Jeremy Fitzhardinge ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0411.3/1467.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------