SB2008021204 - Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Linux kernel
Published: February 12, 2008
Security Bulletin ID
SB2008021204
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0163)
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
Linux kernel 2.6, when using vservers, allows local users to access resources of other vservers via a symlink attack in /proc.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.