#VU92713 Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-2365

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#VU92713 Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-2365

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92713
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-2365
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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 repository.

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