CVE-2004-2408
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Linux VServer 1.27 and earlier, 1.3.9 and earlier, and 1.9.1 and earlier shares /proc permissions across all virtual and host servers, which allows local users with the ability to set permissions in /proc to obtain system information or cause a denial of service on other virtual servers or the host server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.0 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.1 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.2 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.3 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.4 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.5 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.6 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.7 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.8 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.3.9 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.9.1 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.20 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.21 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.22 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.23 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.24 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.25 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.26 | |
| Linux-vserver | =1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2408?
CVE-2004-2408 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that affects the security of Linux VServer configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2408?
To fix CVE-2004-2408, upgrade to a patched version of Linux VServer beyond the affected versions.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2004-2408?
CVE-2004-2408 affects Linux VServer versions 1.27 and earlier, 1.3.9 and earlier, and 1.9.1 and earlier.
What risk does CVE-2004-2408 pose to a system?
CVE-2004-2408 allows local users to obtain sensitive system information or create a denial of service on both virtual and host servers.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2004-2408?
Local users with the ability to set permissions in /proc on vulnerable Linux VServer installations are at risk from CVE-2004-2408.
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