Hans Reiser ReiserFS 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux Directory Name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hans Reiser ReiserFS 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Directory Name Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-0172. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Hans Reiser ReiserFS 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Directory Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in ReiserFS 3.5.28 in SuSE Linux allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by via a long directory name.

The weakness was published 03/26/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0172. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5910), Exploit-DB (20535) and SecurityFocus (BID 2180†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2001 🔍
03/26/2001 +76 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +4847 days 🔍
09/29/2024 +3741 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0172 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16555
X-Force: 5910 - SuSE reiserfs long file name denial of service
SecurityFocus: 2180 - Linux ReiserFS Kernel Oops and Code Execution Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:03
Updated: 09/29/2024 18:56
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:03 (51), 05/29/2018 10:23 (3), 09/29/2024 18:56 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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