Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-4306. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.28.2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the EXT4_IOC_MOVE_EXT (aka move extents) ioctl implementation in the ext4 filesystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.32-git6 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem corruption) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4131.

The issue has been introduced in 12/25/2008. The weakness was shared 12/12/2009 as Bug 547263 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-4306. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 352 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43631 (SuSE 11.2 Security Update: kernel (2009-12-18)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165244 (SUSE Security Update for Kernel (SUSE-SA:2010:001)).

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 (54746), Tenable (43631) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25794†). The entries VDB-51127, VDB-51068, VDB-50979 and VDB-50978 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 43631
Nessus Name: SuSE 11.2 Security Update: kernel (2009-12-18)
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OpenVAS ID: 850120
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for kernel SUSE-SA:2010:001
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Timelineinfo

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05/18/2010 +157 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1765 days 🔍
08/28/2021 +2355 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 547263
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4306 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4306
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51129
X-Force: 54746
Vulnerability Center: 25794 - Linux Kernel 2.6.32-git6 an Prior Local DoS Vulnerability via Unknown Vectors, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/28/2021 15:43
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (59), 02/24/2017 16:54 (8), 08/28/2021 15:38 (3), 08/28/2021 15:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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