medium
6.9
CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1375: Race Condition

First published: Fri May 02 2008(Updated: )

Race condition in the directory notification subsystem (dnotify) in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24.6, and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) and possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux kernel>=2.6.0<2.6.24.6
Linux kernel=2.6.25
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=7.04
Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Ubuntu Linux=8.04
openSUSE libeconf=10.2
openSUSE libeconf=10.3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=9
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp1
Debian=4.0
Fedora=8

Remedy

http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967963803205&w=2

Remedy

http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967964303224&w=2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1375?

    CVE-2008-1375 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1375?

    To fix CVE-2008-1375, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.24.6 or later, or 2.6.25.1 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-1375?

    CVE-2008-1375 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.24.6 and 2.6.25 up to 2.6.25.1 across various distributions.

  • What exploits are associated with CVE-2008-1375?

    CVE-2008-1375 can be exploited through unspecified vectors that may lead to a denial of service (OOPS).

  • Can I still use my system if it is vulnerable to CVE-2008-1375?

    While you can still use your system, it is recommended to update immediately to avoid potential denial of service and privilege escalation risks.

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