CVE-2010-1146

The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs_priv directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying (1) extended attributes or (2) ACLs, as demonstrated by deleting a file under .reiserfs_priv/xattrs/.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

6.9 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 78th percentile

Published

2010-04-12

Updated

2024-08-07

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130

Exploit collections (1)

• CVE-2010-1146helloexp/0day

Security advisories

• http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=127076012022155&w=2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39344
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=568041
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57782

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry