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VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x...

Low severity Unreviewed Published May 1, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 20, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x before 2.6.23.14, performs tests of access mode by using the flag variable instead of the acc_mode variable, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and remove directories.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Jan 15, 2008
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 1, 2022
Last updated Feb 20, 2023

Severity

Low

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(21st percentile)

Weaknesses

No CWEs

CVE ID

CVE-2008-0001

GHSA ID

GHSA-w48m-wgg4-pf34

Source code

No known source code

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