Linux Kernel XFS data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XFS. Performing a manipulation results in data processing. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-0274. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component XFS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/06/2015 as Bug 1195248 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-0274 since 11/18/2014. 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 scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81677 (Amazon Linux AMI : kernel (ALAS-2015-489)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Amazon Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196044 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux-lts-trusty Vulnerabilities (USN-2543-1)).

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 X-Force (101423), Tenable (81677), SecurityTracker (ID 1031853†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49099†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 81677
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : kernel (ALAS-2015-489)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: ALAS-2015-489
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 8275cdd0e7ac550dcce2b3ef6d2fb3b808c1ae59

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11/18/2014 🔍
02/23/2015 +97 days 🔍
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04/12/2022 +2582 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 1195248
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0274 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0274
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73905
X-Force: 101423 - Linux Kernel XFS file system privilege escalation
SecurityTracker: 1031853 - Linux Kernel XFS Attribute Processing Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 49099 - Linux Kernel before 3.15 Local DoS or Unspecified Vulnerability by Leveraging XFS Filesystem Access, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 10:01
Updated: 04/12/2022 14:26
Changes: 03/10/2015 10:01 (71), 06/23/2017 10:23 (5), 04/12/2022 14:24 (4), 04/12/2022 14:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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