Vulnerability Description
UPR-Kernel in Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) before 8.04_r1 includes kernel support for mounting RAID arrays, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended isolation mechanisms by (1) reading from or (2) writing to these arrays.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy-Cd | Unbuntu Privacy Remix | <= 8.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4696
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498905/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32629Patch
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/301285Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47082
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4696
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498905/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32629Patch
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/301285Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47082
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5393?
CVE-2008-5393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). UPR-Kernel in Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) before 8.04_r1 includes kernel support for mounting RAID arrays, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended isolation mechanisms by (1) reading from...
How severe is CVE-2008-5393?
CVE-2008-5393 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Privacy-Cd Unbuntu Privacy Remix.