Vulnerability Description
The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a NULL nameidata (aka nd) field in a POSIX file-creation request to a server that supports UNIX extensions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.33.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005741.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005742.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005746.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005757.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045754521927&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045779122119&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/06/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39344Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39186Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/linux-kernel-unix-extensions-cifs-null-poinExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=579445Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57561Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005741.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005742.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005746.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1148?
CVE-2010-1148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified othe...
How severe is CVE-2010-1148?
CVE-2010-1148 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1148?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.