SB2008101502 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel

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SB2008101502 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel

Published: October 15, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008101502
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, privileges, and access controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4554)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to security restrictions bypass error. A local user can read and manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References