Vulnerability Description
The sbni_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/sbni.c in the wan subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.3 does not check for the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability before processing a (1) SIOCDEVRESINSTATS, (2) SIOCDEVSHWSTATE, (3) SIOCDEVENSLAVE, or (4) SIOCDEVEMANSIPATE ioctl request, which allows local users to bypass intended capability restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.26.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32103
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32237
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32370
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32759
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3525?
CVE-2008-3525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The sbni_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/sbni.c in the wan subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.3 does not check for the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability before processing a (1) SIOCDEVRESINSTATS, (2) SIOCD...
How severe is CVE-2008-3525?
CVE-2008-3525 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.