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4.7

Linux kernel file creation can crash system

CVE-2010-1148 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The Linux kernel (versions up to 2.6.33.2) has a flaw in the code that handles creating files on network shares. A local user can trigger a crash that stops the system from working, potentially causing a denial of service. Updating the kernel to a newer version that includes the fix will resolve the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
linux linux_kernel <= 2.6.33.2
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified o...
The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a NULL nameidata (aka nd) field in a POSIX file-creation request to a server that supports UNIX extensions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.7 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference
Timeline
Published12 Apr 2010
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1148 · NVD
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