The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs_priv directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying (1) extended attributes or (2) ACLs, as demonstrated by deleting a file under .reiserfs_priv/xattrs/.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2010-1177 | The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs_priv directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying (1) extended attributes or (2) ACLs, as demonstrated by deleting a file under .reiserfs_priv/xattrs/. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-947-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T01:14:05.681Z
Reserved: 2010-03-29T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2010-1146
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2010-04-12T18:30:00.757
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2010-1146
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EUVD
Ubuntu USN