Vulnerability Description
xattr.c in the ext2 and ext3 file system code for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly compare the name_index fields when sharing xattr blocks, which could prevent default ACLs from being applied.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://acl.bestbits.at/pipermail/acl-devel/2005-February/001848.htmlBroken LinkExploit
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-kernel/2005/08/msg00238.htmlMailing ListPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17073Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18059Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19252Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-921Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219Broken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_kernel.htmlBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-514.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0144.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threadedBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14793Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2801?
CVE-2005-2801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). xattr.c in the ext2 and ext3 file system code for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly compare the name_index fields when sharing xattr blocks, which could prevent default ACLs from being applied.
How severe is CVE-2005-2801?
CVE-2005-2801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.