Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | linux-2.6 | 2.6.32-34squeeze1 | DSA-2240-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | linux-2.6 | 2.6.26-26lenny3 | DSA-2264-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-2240-1 linux-2.6 - several issues Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-2264-1 linux-2.6 - several issues Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- USN-1146-1 vendor-advisory
- 46512 vdb-entry
- 8115 third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20110223 Re: CVE request: kernel: fs/partitions: Kernel heap overflow via corrupted LDM partition tables mailing-list
- 1025128 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20110223 CVE request: kernel: fs/partitions: Kernel heap overflow via corrupted LDM partition tables mailing-list
- 20110223 [PRE-SA-2011-01] Multiple Linux kernel vulnerabilities in partition handling code of LDM and MAC partition tables mailing-list
- 43738 third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20110224 Re: CVE request: kernel: fs/partitions: Kernel heap overflow via corrupted LDM partition tables mailing-list
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt
- 43716 third-party-advisory