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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0010.html
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3775
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7769
Scores
EPSS
0.0040
EPSS Percentile
32.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (39)
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.0
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.1
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.2
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.3
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.4
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.5
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.6
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.7
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.8
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.9
... and 29 more
Published
Jul 03, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026