The encrypted loop device in Linux kernel 2.4.10 and...
Low severity
Unreviewed
Published
Apr 30, 2022
to the GitHub Advisory Database
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Updated Jan 30, 2023
Description
Published by the National Vulnerability Database
Jul 3, 2002
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database
Apr 30, 2022
Last updated
Jan 30, 2023
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.
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