CVE-2009-2406

Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_tag_11_packet function in fs/ecryptfs/keystore.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.30.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via vectors involving a crafted eCryptfs file, related to not ensuring that the key signature length in a Tag 11 packet is compatible with the key signature buffer size.

Date published : 2009-07-31

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35851

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505334/100/0/threaded