SB2021021221 - Improper access control in OpenZFS



SB2021021221 - Improper access control in OpenZFS

Published: February 12, 2021 Updated: November 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2021021221
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-20001)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the network share.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of IPv6 addresses when an NFS share is exported to IPv6 address via the sharenfs feature. As a result, access restrictions are not applied. A remote attacker can connect to the share and gain access to files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.