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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1630-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-2924 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-637-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T09:21:34.917Z
Reserved: 2008-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-2931
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-07-09T18:41:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-2931
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN