Vulnerability Description
The VFAT compat ioctls in the Linux kernel before 2.6.21.2, when run on a 64-bit system, allow local users to corrupt a kernel_dirent struct and cause a denial of service (system crash) via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.21.1 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/35926
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25505
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26133
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26139
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27436
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28626
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-474.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1479
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21.2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0705.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0939.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24134ExploitPatch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-486-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2878?
CVE-2007-2878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The VFAT compat ioctls in the Linux kernel before 2.6.21.2, when run on a 64-bit system, allow local users to corrupt a kernel_dirent struct and cause a denial of service (system crash) via unknown ve...
How severe is CVE-2007-2878?
CVE-2007-2878 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.