Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the do_setlk function in fs/nfs/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors resulting in an interrupted RPC call that leads to a stray FL_POSIX lock, related to improper handling of a race between fcntl and close in the EINTR case.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.25.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/13/1
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0459.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0473.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34917Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34962Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35011Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35015Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0451.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4307?
CVE-2008-4307 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the do_setlk function in fs/nfs/file.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors resulting in an interrupted RPC call that...
How severe is CVE-2008-4307?
CVE-2008-4307 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4307?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.