Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local vulnerability in ReiserFS 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux. A user with local access could use an overly long directory name to crash the system and possibly run arbitrary commands. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy SuSE Linux systems using ReiserFS 3.5.28. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this old filesystem/kernel stack. Treat this as a legacy exposure review item. It is urgent only if the organization still runs old SuSE/ReiserFS systems with local user access. Mitigation focus: Inventory SuSE Linux systems using ReiserFS, especially version 3.5.28.; Check SuSE or distribution guidance for historical kernel or filesystem fixes.; Restrict local shell access on potentially affected legacy hosts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- suse-reiserfs-long-filenames(5910)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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