Description
nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.9 does not drop the CAP_MKNOD capability before handling a user request in a thread, which allows local users to create device nodes, as demonstrated on a filesystem that has been exported with the root_squash option.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
vmware
commercial·USaka vmware inc
Novell Inc.
commercial·DEaka suse
linux
oss-projectaka the linux kernel
opensuse
oss-project·DE
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
canonical
commercial·GBaka canonical ltd.
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/35390
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/34432
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/34422
secunia.com
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