Description
The encrypted loop device in Linux kernel 2.4.10 and earlier does not authenticate the entity that is encrypting data, which allows local users to modify encrypted data without knowing the key.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 2.1/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0010.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3775Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7769
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0010.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3775Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7769
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 3, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified