Vulnerability Description
The utimensat system call (sys_utimensat) in Linux kernel 2.6.22 and other versions before 2.6.25.3 does not check file permissions when certain UTIME_NOW and UTIME_OMIT combinations are used, which allows local users to modify file times of arbitrary files, possibly leading to a denial of service.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30198Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30241Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30818Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31107Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31628Vendor Advisory
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0169
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:167
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0585.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29134
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1543/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42342
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2148?
CVE-2008-2148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The utimensat system call (sys_utimensat) in Linux kernel 2.6.22 and other versions before 2.6.25.3 does not check file permissions when certain UTIME_NOW and UTIME_OMIT combinations are used, which a...
How severe is CVE-2008-2148?
CVE-2008-2148 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2148?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.