Title: Linux Kernel SMBFS SMB Mount Traversal chroot Restriction Bypass
Info
Disclosure
Apr 19, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Apr 19, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
The Linux Kernel contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to escape a chroot environment. The issue is triggered when a user attempts to change to a working directory outside a chroot environment in a SMBFS file system using a double backslash, e.g. 'cd ..\\'. It is possible that the flaw may allow unauthorised access to file system resources, resulting in a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.4.33, 2.6.16.11 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.