Security readout for executives and security teams
This old Linux kernel NFS server flaw let a user request be handled with a capability that should have been removed. On affected systems, a local user could create device nodes despite controls such as root_squash. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Linux/NFS servers still exist. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running nfsd with kernels before 2.6.28.9, especially where NFS exports and root_squash are in use. Vendor advisories indicate downstream distributions and VMware ESX-related components addressed this in 2009. Treat this as a legacy infrastructure hygiene issue unless affected NFS servers remain in production. Prioritize remediation where old kernels, NFS exports, or unsupported virtualization hosts still exist, because device-node creation can undermine filesystem and privilege boundaries. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to vendor-fixed releases or at least 2.6.28.9 where applicable.; Check SUSE, Ubuntu, VMware, and distribution advisories for exact fixed packages.; Retire or isolate legacy NFS servers that cannot be updated..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10314CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8382CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- linux-kernel-capmknod-security-bypass(49356)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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