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Linux Kernel Ext3 Invalid Inode Number Denial of Service
Secunia Advisory: SA21369
Release Date: 2006-08-07
Last Update: 2006-11-17
Popularity: 12,594 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Workaround

OS:Linux Kernel 2.6.x

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Description:
James McKenzie has reported a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to an error in ext3 when handling an invalid inode number. This can be exploited by sending a specially crafted NFS request with a V2 procedure (e.g. V2_LOOKUP) that specifies an invalid inode number.

Successful exploitation causes the exported directory to be remounted read-only.

The vulnerability has been reported in versions 2.6.14.4, 2.6.17.6, and 2.6.17.7. Other versions may also be affected.

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