SB2002070301 - Missing authorization in Linux kernel
Published: July 3, 2002
Security Bulletin ID
SB2002070301
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Missing authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0570)
The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt data.
The encrypted loop device in Linux kernel 2.4.10 and earlier does not authenticate the entity that is encrypting data, which allows local users to modify encrypted data without knowing the key.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.