CVE-2010-2066
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2010-2066 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The mext_check_arguments function in fs/ext4/move_extent.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 allows local users to overwrite an append-only file via a MOVE_EXT ioctl call that specifies this file as a donor.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mext_check_arguments function in fs/ext4/move_extent.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 allows local users to overwrite an append-only file via a MOVE_EXT ioctl call that specifies this file as a donor.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.35 | — |
| Vmware | Esx | 4.0 | — |
| Vmware | Esx | 4.1 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.10 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/07/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/09/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=601006Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/07/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/09/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=601006Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-2066?
The mext_check_arguments function in fs/ext4/move_extent.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 allows local users to overwrite an append-only file via a MOVE_EXT ioctl call that specifies this file as a donor.
How severe is CVE-2010-2066?
CVE-2010-2066 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2066?
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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