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Title: Linux Kernel HbaApiNode Improper File Permissions Denial of Service Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

A vulnerability has been identified in the SuSE Linux kernel that may allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition on a vulnerable system. The issue is reported to be caused by improper file permissions on '/proc/scsi/qla2300/HbaApiNode' file. Although unconfirmed, this issue possibly results from the attacker deleting or corrupting the sensitive file.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0, SuSE Linux 8.1 and 9.0 are reported to be affected by this issue as well as other linux operating systems.

According to a RedHat advisory, this issue also affects Fedora Core 1.

Due to a lack of details, further information cannot be provided at the moment. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.

Affected Products:

  • Linux kernel 2.4.19
  • Linux kernel 2.4.21
  • MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1.0
  • MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1.0 x86_64
  • MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 10.0.0
  • MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 10.0.0 amd64
  • MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 9.2.0
  • MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 9.2.0 amd64
  • RedHat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1.0 IA64
  • RedHat Fedora Core1
  • S.u.S.E. Linux 8.1.0
  • S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 8
  • S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0.0
  • SGI ProPack 3.0.0

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