Vulnerability Description
The do_gfs2_set_flags function in fs/gfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-git10 does not verify the ownership of a file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a SETFLAGS ioctl request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.34 |
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/2010-07/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/snapshots/incr/patch-2.6.34-git9-gitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/25/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/26/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40356
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1857
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=595579
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58926
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1641?
CVE-2010-1641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The do_gfs2_set_flags function in fs/gfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-git10 does not verify the ownership of a file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a ...
How severe is CVE-2010-1641?
CVE-2010-1641 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.