SB2008011502 - Improper privilege management in Linux kernel

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SB2008011502 - Improper privilege management in Linux kernel

Published: January 15, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008011502
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0001)

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate or delete data.

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References