SB2009022704 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel ext4

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SB2009022704 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel ext4

Published: February 27, 2009 Updated: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2009022704
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0746)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error within the make_indexed_dir() function in fs/ext4/namei.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References