CVE-2008-0163: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2008
·Updated
Linux kernel 2.6, when using vservers, allows local users to access resources of other vservers via a symlink attack in /proc.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0163?
CVE-2008-0163 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel 2.6.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0163?
To address CVE-2008-0163, update the Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable to this symlink attack.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0163?
CVE-2008-0163 affects local users operating on systems running Linux kernel 2.6 with vserver configurations.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-0163?
CVE-2008-0163 is associated with symlink attacks that allow unauthorized access to vserver resources.
5
Is CVE-2008-0163 still a concern today?
While CVE-2008-0163 was reported in 2008, users of the affected Linux kernel version should still patch their systems to mitigate potential risks.