SB2008070102 - Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Linux kernel

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SB2008070102 - Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Linux kernel

Published: July 1, 2008 Updated: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2008070102
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-2365)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') error. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References