Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_tag_3_packet function in fs/ecryptfs/keystore.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via vectors involving a crafted eCryptfs file, related to a large encrypted key size in a Tag 3 packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.30.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00001.html
- http://risesecurity.org/advisories/RISE-2009003.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35985PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36045PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36051PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36054Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36116Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36131Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1844Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1845
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.30.4Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1193.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505337/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2407?
CVE-2009-2407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_tag_3_packet function in fs/ecryptfs/keystore.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (s...
How severe is CVE-2009-2407?
CVE-2009-2407 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.