CVE-2010-1146

Name: CVE-2010-1146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-12T18:30:00.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1146 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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/.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.33.2

References

http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=127076012022155&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/63601Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/39316Broken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39344Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=568041Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=127076012022155&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/63601Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/39316Broken Link
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39344Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=568041Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1146?

How severe is CVE-2010-1146?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1146 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1146?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST