Linux Kernel EXT2/EXT3 File System Access Control Bypass Vulnerability

BID:14793

Info

Linux Kernel EXT2/EXT3 File System Access Control Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14793
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2005-2801
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 09 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 05:06PM
Credit: The discoverer of this issue is currently unknown.
Vulnerable: Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.1
MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
Linux kernel 2.6.10
+ Redhat Fedora Core3
 + Redhat Fedora Core2
 + Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
 Linux kernel 2.6.8
+ S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
 + S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 Linux kernel 2.6.3
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel EXT2/EXT3 File System Access Control Bypass Vulnerability

Linux Kernel is prone to an access-control bypass when using the EXT2/EXT3 filesystems.

If successful, an attacker may modify or corrupt data, access sensitive information, and execute arbitrary code.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel EXT2/EXT3 File System Access Control Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel EXT2/EXT3 File System Access Control Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:

Please see the references for more information and vendor advisories.

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]


Linux kernel 2.6.10

Linux kernel 2.6.3

Linux kernel 2.6.8

References

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