Description
Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1565-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-1301 | Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-618-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T08:17:34.267Z
Reserved: 2008-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-1294
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-05-02T16:05:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-1294
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN