# CVE-2010-1146: The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs\_priv direc

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-04-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier, when a ReiserFS filesystem exists, does not restrict read or write access to the .reiserfs_priv directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying (1) extended attributes or (2) ACLs, as demonstrated by deleting a file under .reiserfs_priv/xattrs/.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/39316
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=568041
- http://osvdb.org/63601
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39344
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=127076012022155&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57782
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12130

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