Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the hfs subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.32 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Hierarchical File System (HFS) filesystem, related to the hfs_readdir function in fs/hfs/dir.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00007.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-mm-commits&m=125987755823047&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38276
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39742
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100073666
- http://userweb.kernel.org/~akpm/mmotm/broken-out/hfs-fix-a-potential-buffer-overPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2010_23_kernel.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/04/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=540736
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0046.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4020?
CVE-2009-4020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the hfs subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.32 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Hierarchical File System (HFS) filesystem, related to th...
How severe is CVE-2009-4020?
CVE-2009-4020 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.