Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel CIFS filesystem flaw. On kernels before 2.6.22, CIFS with Unix extension support could ignore a process umask, potentially letting a local user create files or permissions that support privilege gain. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.22 with CIFS mounts using Unix extension support. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to remain affected unless running obsolete or custom kernels. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup. It is not flagged for known exploitation, but affected systems combine obsolete kernels with local privilege-escalation risk and should be patched, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Update affected systems using relevant Linux vendor kernel advisories.; Retire or isolate legacy kernels older than Linux 2.6.22.; Review CIFS Unix extension usage on legacy file-sharing clients..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9953CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- kernel-cifs-filesystem-dos(36593)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=253314CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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