Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the directory notification subsystem (dnotify) in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24.6, and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) and possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.24.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 9 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000023.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967963803205&w=2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967964303224&w=2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30017Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30018Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30044Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30108Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30110Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30112Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30116Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30260Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30515Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1375?
CVE-2008-1375 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the directory notification subsystem (dnotify) in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24.6, and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) and possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1375?
CVE-2008-1375 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1375?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.