Description
VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x before 2.6.23.14, performs tests of access mode by using the flag variable instead of the acc_mode variable, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and remove directories.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1479-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-0015 | VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x before 2.6.23.14, performs tests of access mode by using the flag variable instead of the acc_mode variable, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and remove directories. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-574-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-578-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T07:32:24.151Z
Reserved: 2007-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-0001
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-01-15T20:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-0001
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN