CVE-2008-2931
High
Description
The do_change_type function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not verify that the caller has the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by modifying the properties of a mountpoint.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJul 9, 2008
First seenJul 9, 2008
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.22 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.22 | 2.6.22 |
| debian debian_linux | 4.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_desktop | 10.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_server | 10.0 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 10.3 ≤ v ≤ 11.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04 | — |
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