Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 12, 2010· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2010-1146
CVE-2010-1146
Description
The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs_priv directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying (1) extended attributes or (2) ACLs, as demonstrated by deleting a file under .reiserfs_priv/xattrs/.
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Affected products
3- Range: <=2.6.33.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- marc.infonvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/39344nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57782nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- osvdb.org/63601nvdBroken Link
- secunia.com/advisories/39316nvdBroken Link
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