SB2006121201 - Improper access control in Linux kernel
Published: December 12, 2006
Security Bulletin ID
SB2006121201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-5871)
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
smbfs in Linux kernel 2.6.8 and other versions, and 2.4.x before 2.4.34, when UNIX extensions are enabled, ignores certain mount options, which could cause clients to use server-specified uid, gid and mode settings.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25683
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1233
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_35_kernel.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21523
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1237
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10171