CVE-2008-2931
Published: 9 July 2008
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.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
The do_change_type routine did not correctly validation administrative users. A local attacker could exploit this to block mount points or cause private mounts to be shared, leading to denial of service or a possible loss of privacy.
Priority
Status
| Package | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
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linux Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
dapper |
Does not exist
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| feisty |
Does not exist
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| gutsy |
Does not exist
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| hardy |
Not vulnerable
|
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| upstream |
Not vulnerable
|
|
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linux-source-2.6.15 Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
dapper |
Released
(2.6.15-52.71)
|
| feisty |
Does not exist
|
|
| gutsy |
Does not exist
|
|
| hardy |
Does not exist
|
|
| upstream |
Needs triage
|
|
|
linux-source-2.6.20 Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
dapper |
Does not exist
|
| feisty |
Released
(2.6.20-17.39)
|
|
| gutsy |
Does not exist
|
|
| hardy |
Does not exist
|
|
| upstream |
Needs triage
|
|
|
linux-source-2.6.22 Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
dapper |
Does not exist
|
| feisty |
Does not exist
|
|
| gutsy |
Not vulnerable
|
|
| hardy |
Does not exist
|
|
| upstream |
Not vulnerable
|
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score | 7.8 |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High |
| Integrity impact | High |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |