Description
The (1) real_lookup and (2) __lookup_hash functions in fs/namei.c in the vfs implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.15 do not prevent creation of a child dentry for a deleted (aka S_DEAD) directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service ("overflow" of the UBIFS orphan area) via a series of attempted file creations within deleted 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-1630-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1636-1 | New Linux 2.6.24 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-3263 | The (1) real_lookup and (2) __lookup_hash functions in fs/namei.c in the vfs implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.15 do not prevent creation of a child dentry for a deleted (aka S_DEAD) directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service ("overflow" of the UBIFS orphan area) via a series of attempted file creations within deleted directories. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-637-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T09:28:41.988Z
Reserved: 2008-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-3275
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-08-12T23:41:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-3275
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN