Linux Kernel up to 2.6.28.6 make_indexed_dir input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel. This affects the function make_indexed_dir. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-0746. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System). Affected is the function make_indexed_dir. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The make_indexed_dir function in fs/ext4/namei.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27 before 2.6.27.19 and 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.7 does not validate a certain rec_len field, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem.

The issue has been introduced in 10/09/2008. The weakness was shared 02/27/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-0746. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 139 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43779 (CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2009:1243)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175171 (Debian Security Update for Linux-2.6 (DSA-1749)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48872), Exploit-DB (32775), Tenable (43779), OSVDB (52202†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23424†). The entries VDB-46886, VDB-46885, VDB-46883 and VDB-45918 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 43779
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2009:1243)
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OpenVAS ID: 63681
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1749-1 (linux-2.6)
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10/09/2008 🔍
02/20/2009 +134 days 🔍
02/24/2009 +4 days 🔍
02/27/2009 +2 days 🔍
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09/08/2009 +193 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2016 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +3553 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-0746 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0746
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46884

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X-Force: 48872
OSVDB: 52202 - Linux Kernel fs/ext4/namei.c make_indexed_dir() Function Ext4 File System Handling DoS
Vulnerability Center: 23424 - Linux Kernel 2.6.27-2.6.27.18 and 2.6.28-2.6.28.6 make_indexed_dir Function Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 12/07/2024 13:40
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (61), 02/13/2017 16:56 (9), 08/04/2021 18:23 (4), 08/04/2021 18:31 (1), 12/07/2024 13:40 (25)
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