Vulnerability Description
The selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the SELinux subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.22, and 2.6.28.x before 2.6.28.10, when compat_net is enabled, omits calls to avc_has_perm for the (1) node and (2) port, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on network traffic. NOTE: this was incorrectly reported as an issue fixed in 2.6.27.21.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.2.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://lwn.net/Articles/331434/
- http://lwn.net/Articles/331435/
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/25238/Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35121
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35656
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1800
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:118
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:119
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:135
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/04/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-793-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2009-1184
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://lwn.net/Articles/331434/
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1184?
CVE-2009-1184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The selinux_ip_postroute_iptables_compat function in security/selinux/hooks.c in the SELinux subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.22, and 2.6.28.x before 2.6.28.10, when compat_net is enabled, ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1184?
CVE-2009-1184 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.