Vulnerability Description
fs/namei.c in Linux kernel 2.6.18 through 2.6.34 does not always follow NFS automount "symlinks," which allows attackers to have an unknown impact, related to LOOKUP_FOLLOW.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:088
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2010_23_kernel.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/24/3Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39044
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=567813Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1088?
CVE-2010-1088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). fs/namei.c in Linux kernel 2.6.18 through 2.6.34 does not always follow NFS automount "symlinks," which allows attackers to have an unknown impact, related to LOOKUP_FOLLOW.
How severe is CVE-2010-1088?
CVE-2010-1088 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.