Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the EXT4_IOC_MOVE_EXT (aka move extents) ioctl implementation in the ext4 filesystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.32-git6 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem corruption) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4131.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.32 |
References
- http://grsecurity.org/test/grsecurity-2.1.14-2.6.32-200912112157.patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38017
- http://twitter.com/fotisl/statuses/6568947714
- http://twitter.com/spendergrsec/statuses/6551797457
- http://twitter.com/spendergrsec/statuses/6567167692
- http://twitter.com/spendergrsec/statuses/6569596339
- http://twitter.com/spendergrsec/statuses/6572069107
- http://twitter.com/spendergrsec/statuses/6583954567
- http://twitter.com/tytso/statuses/6571730411
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=547263
- http://grsecurity.org/test/grsecurity-2.1.14-2.6.32-200912112157.patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38017
- http://twitter.com/fotisl/statuses/6568947714
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4306?
CVE-2009-4306 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the EXT4_IOC_MOVE_EXT (aka move extents) ioctl implementation in the ext4 filesystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.32-git6 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2009-4306?
CVE-2009-4306 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-2009-4306?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.