Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 btrfs_ioctl_clone numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function btrfs_ioctl_clone. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-2538. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.16.9 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function btrfs_ioctl_clone. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the btrfs_ioctl_clone function in fs/btrfs/ioctl.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via a BTRFS_IOC_CLONE_RANGE ioctl call.

The issue has been introduced in 03/20/2006. The weakness was released 09/30/2010 by Dan Rosenberg as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-2538. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1655 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49671 (openSUSE Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2010:0664-1)), 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 165606 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update Linux Kernel (SUSE-SA:2010:040)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (49671), SecurityFocus (BID 41854†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27321†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-52666, VDB-54870, VDB-54638 and VDB-54423. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 49671
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2010:0664-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 850154
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for kernel SUSE-SA:2010:039
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 2ebc3464781ad24474abcbd2274e6254689853b5

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03/20/2006 🔍
06/30/2010 +1562 days 🔍
07/19/2010 +19 days 🔍
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09/28/2010 +71 days 🔍
09/30/2010 +2 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1631 days 🔍
09/25/2021 +2382 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-1041-1
Researcher: Dan Rosenberg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-2538 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54871

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SecurityFocus: 41854 - Linux Kernel Btrfs Integer Overflow Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 42758
Vulnerability Center: 27321 - Linux Kernel 2.6.35-rc4 and Prior Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/25/2021 19:52
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (62), 03/06/2017 11:09 (12), 09/25/2021 19:37 (7), 09/25/2021 19:45 (11), 09/25/2021 19:52 (1)
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