Linux kernel XFS file system information disclosure
| linux-xfs-info-disclosure (15901) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Linux kernel could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. Linux kernel leaks XFS file system code, which could allow an attacker to obtain information.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Linux kernel (2.4.26-rc4 or later), available from the Linux kernel Web site. See References.
For Mandrake Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2004:029 : kernel for more information. See References.
Mandrake Linux 9.1: 2.4.21.0.29mdk-1-1mdk or later
Mandrake Linux 9.2: 2.4.22.29mdk-1-1mdk or later
Mandrake Linux Multi Network Firewall 8.2: 2.4.19.39mdk-1-1mdk or later
Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1: 2.4.19.39mdk-1-1mdk or later
Mandrake Linux 10.0: 2.4.25.3mdk-1-1mdk or later
For Trustix Secure Linux 2, 2.0, and 2.1:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package (2.4.25-6tr or later), as listed in Trustix Secure Linux Security Advisory #2004-0020. See References.
For EnGarde Secure Linux Community Edition and Professional Edition:
Apply the update for this vulnerability, as listed in Guardian Digital Security Advisory ESA-20040428-004. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of kernel, as listed in GLSA 200407-02. See References.
For Conectiva Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLSA-2004:846 for more information. See References.
Conectiva Linux 8: 2.4.19-1U80_24cl or later
Conectiva Linux 9: 2.4.21-31301U90_18cl or later
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Conectiva Linux Announcement CLSA-2004:846: Fixes for kernel vulnerabilities.
- Guardian Digital Security Advisory ESA-20040428-004: kernel. (From LinuxSecurity archive)
- Linux kernel Web site: The Linux Kernel Archives.
- Trustix Secure Linux Security Advisory #2004-0020: kernel. (From LinuxSecurity archive)
- BID-10151: Linux Kernel XFS File System Information Leakage Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0133: The XFS file system code in Linux 2.4.x has an information leak in which in-memory data is written to the device for the XFS file system, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the raw device.
- GLSA-200407-02: Linux Kernel: Multiple vulnerabilities
- MDKSA-2004:029: Updated kernel packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
- SA11362: Linux Kernel File Systems Information Leak and Denial of Service
Platforms Affected:
- Conectiva Linux 8.0
- Conectiva Linux 9.0
- EngardeLinux Secure Community 2.0
- EngardeLinux Secure Professional 1.5
- Gentoo Linux
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0
- Linux Kernel 2.4.1
- Linux Kernel 2.4.10
- Linux Kernel 2.4.11
- Linux Kernel 2.4.12
- Linux Kernel 2.4.13
- Linux Kernel 2.4.14
- Linux Kernel 2.4.15
- Linux Kernel 2.4.16
- Linux Kernel 2.4.17
- Linux Kernel 2.4.18
- Linux Kernel 2.4.19
- Linux Kernel 2.4.2
- Linux Kernel 2.4.20
- Linux Kernel 2.4.21
- Linux Kernel 2.4.22
- Linux Kernel 2.4.23
- Linux Kernel 2.4.24
- Linux Kernel 2.4.25
- Linux Kernel 2.4.3
- Linux Kernel 2.4.4
- Linux Kernel 2.4.5
- Linux Kernel 2.4.6
- Linux Kernel 2.4.7
- Linux Kernel 2.4.8
- Linux Kernel 2.4.9
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 10.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1 PPC
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2 AMD64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.2
- Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
- Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
- Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
Reported:
Apr 14, 2004
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