CVE-2010-2226
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2010-2226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The xfs_swapext function in fs/xfs/xfs_dfrag.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 does not properly check the file descriptors passed to the SWAPEXT ioctl, which allows local users to leverage write access and obtain read access by swapping one file into another file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The xfs_swapext function in fs/xfs/xfs_dfrag.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 does not properly check the file descriptors passed to the SWAPEXT ioctl, which allows local users to leverage write access and obtain read access by swapping one file into another file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.35 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 | Sp3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 | — |
| 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 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127677135609357&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127687486331790&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=605158Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127677135609357&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127687486331790&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40920Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=605158Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-2226?
The xfs_swapext function in fs/xfs/xfs_dfrag.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 does not properly check the file descriptors passed to the SWAPEXT ioctl, which allows local users to leverage write access and obtain read access by swapping one file into another file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2226?
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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