CVE-2009-0745
Medium
Description
The ext4_group_add function in fs/ext4/resize.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27 before 2.6.27.19 and 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.7 does not properly initialize the group descriptor during a resize (aka resize2fs) operation, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by arranging for crafted values to be present in available memory.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 27, 2009
First seenFeb 27, 2009
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.6.27, 2.6.27.1, 2.6.27.2, 2.6.27.3, 2.6.27.4, 2.6.27.5, 2.6.27.6, 2.6.27.7, 2.6.27.8, 2.6.27.9, 2.6.27.10, 2.6.27.11, 2.6.27.12, 2.6.27.13, 2.6.27.14, 2.6.27.15, 2.6.27.16, 2.6.27.17, 2.6.27.18, 2.6.28, 2.6.28.1, 2.6.28.2, 2.6.28.3, 2.6.28.4, 2.6.28.5, 2.6.28.6 | — |
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