CVE-2010-2946 describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel (prior to 2.6.35.2), specifically within the JFS filesystem's extended attribute handling, affecting Canonical and Linux distributions. This flaw allows local users to bypass xattr namespace restrictions by using an "os2." substring in an extended attribute name. With a CVSS score of 2.1, this is a low-severity vulnerability, requiring local access for a potential impact of partial integrity compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, indicating a low threat profile.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.6.35.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
8.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
9.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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