Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-0746

The make_indexed_dir function in fs/ext4/namei.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.27 before 2.6.27.19 and 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.7 does not validate a certain rec_len field, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem.
Published 2009-02-27 17:30:10
Updated 2018-10-10 19:30:52
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service

Threat overview for CVE-2009-0746

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49152
IPs affected by CVE-2009-0746 627
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0746

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-0746

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.9
6.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-0746

  • The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2009-0746

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