An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the quota file functionality of E2fsprogs 1.45.3. A specially crafted ext4 partition can cause an out-of-bounds write on the heap, resulting in code execution. An attacker can corrupt a partition to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE Status: Modified
Attribute | Value |
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Attack Complexity | HIGH |
Attack Vector | LOCAL |
Availability Impact | HIGH |
Base Score | 7.5 |
Base Severity | HIGH |
Confidentiality Impact | HIGH |
Integrity Impact | HIGH |
Privileges Required | HIGH |
Scope | CHANGED |
User Interaction | NONE |
Vector String | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Exploitability Score | 0.8 |
Impact Score | 6 |
Source | [email protected] |
Type | Secondary |