Vulnerability Description
The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.11-2.6.24.5 and 2.1.11-2.4.36.2 does not enforce user_transition_deny and user_transition_allow rules for the (1) sys_setfsuid and (2) sys_setfsgid calls, which allows local users to bypass restrictions for those calls.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grsecurity | Grsecurity Kernel Patch | 2.4.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29899PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.grsecurity.org/news.php#grsec21113
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28889Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019919
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1323/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41952
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29899PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.grsecurity.org/news.php#grsec21113
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28889Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019919
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1323/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41952
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1940?
CVE-2008-1940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The RBAC functionality in grsecurity before 2.1.11-2.6.24.5 and 2.1.11-2.4.36.2 does not enforce user_transition_deny and user_transition_allow rules for the (1) sys_setfsuid and (2) sys_setfsgid call...
How severe is CVE-2008-1940?
CVE-2008-1940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch.