Vulnerability Description
nfs2acl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.14.4 does not check for MAY_SATTR privilege before setting access controls (ACL) on files on exported NFS filesystems, which allows remote attackers to bypass ACLs for readonly mounted NFS filesystems.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.14.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.htmlBroken LinkPatch
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/12/23/171Mailing ListPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19038Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21465Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22417Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-200.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_06_kernel.htmlBroken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0575.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16570Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://lists.suse.de/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0010.htmlBroken LinkPatch
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/12/23/171Mailing ListPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18788Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19038Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3623?
CVE-2005-3623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). nfs2acl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.14.4 does not check for MAY_SATTR privilege before setting access controls (ACL) on files on exported NFS filesystems, which allows remote attackers to bypass ACLs fo...
How severe is CVE-2005-3623?
CVE-2005-3623 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.