Vulnerability Description
The ext4_group_add function in fs/ext4/resize.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27 before 2.6.27.19 and 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.7 does not properly initialize the group descriptor during a resize (aka resize2fs) operation, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by arranging for crafted values to be present in available memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=12433
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.19
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.28.7
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1243.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36562
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1749
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-751-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0509Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0745?
CVE-2009-0745 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The ext4_group_add function in fs/ext4/resize.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27 before 2.6.27.19 and 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.7 does not properly initialize the group descriptor during a resize (aka resize2fs)...
How severe is CVE-2009-0745?
CVE-2009-0745 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-2009-0745?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.