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CVE-2005-3623

nfs2acl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.14.4 does not check for MAY_SATTR privilege be...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

nfs2acl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.14.4 does not check for MAY_SATTR privilege before setting access controls (ACL) on files on exported NFS filesystems, which allows remote attackers to bypass ACLs for readonly mounted NFS filesystems.

CWE: CWE-862 Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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