Vulnerability Description
fs/nfs/client.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 does not properly initialize a certain structure member that stores the maximum NFS filename length, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a long filename, related to the encode_lookup function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.22.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0473.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35011
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35324
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35656
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/06/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/17/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1024.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1077.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1336?
CVE-2009-1336 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). fs/nfs/client.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 does not properly initialize a certain structure member that stores the maximum NFS filename length, which allows local users to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2009-1336?
CVE-2009-1336 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-2009-1336?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.