Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=215000
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30018
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31341
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1565
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0612.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29004
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-618-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42145
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=215000
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1294?
CVE-2008-1294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource l...
How severe is CVE-2008-1294?
CVE-2008-1294 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.