CVE-2010-1641

kernel: GFS2: The setflags ioctl() doesn't check file ownership

Published Jun 1, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The do_gfs2_set_flags function in fs/gfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-git10 does not verify the ownership of a file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a SETFLAGS ioctl request.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-1662 The do_gfs2_set_flags function in fs/gfs2/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-git10 does not verify the ownership of a file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a SETFLAGS ioctl request.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-966-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:28 AM
Reserved
Apr 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 1, 2010, 8:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:18 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 24, 2010, 12:00 AM