CVE-2004-2408: Low severity vserver Linux-VServer vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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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.

Affected Software

19 affected components
vserver Linux-VServer=1.25
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.7
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.4
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.2
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.9
vserver Linux-VServer=1.27
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.5
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.0
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.1
vserver Linux-VServer=1.24
vserver Linux-VServer=1.21
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.6
vserver Linux-VServer=1.22
vserver Linux-VServer=1.20
vserver Linux-VServer=1.23
vserver Linux-VServer=1.26
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.3
vserver Linux-VServer=1.3.8
vserver Linux-VServer=1.9.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2408?

To fix CVE-2004-2408, upgrade to a patched version of Linux VServer beyond the affected versions.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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