medium
4.6
CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4210

First published: Wed May 02 2007(Updated: )

Description of problem: When creating a file, open()/creat() allows the setgid bit to be set via the mode argument even when, due to the bsdgroups mount option or the file being created in a setgid directory, the new file's group is one which the user is not a member of. The user can then use ftruncate() and memory-mapped I/O to turn the new file into an arbitrary binary and thus gain the privileges of this group, since these operations do not clear the setgid bit.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<0:2.6.18-92.1.18.el5
0:2.6.18-92.1.18.el5
Linux kernel<=2.6.21.7
Linux kernel=2.2.27
Linux kernel=2.4.36
Linux kernel=2.4.36.1
Linux kernel=2.4.36.2
Linux kernel=2.4.36.3
Linux kernel=2.4.36.4
Linux kernel=2.4.36.5
Linux kernel=2.4.36.6
Linux kernel=2.6
Linux kernel=2.6.18
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc1
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc2
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc3
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc4
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc5
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc6
Linux kernel=2.6.18-rc7
Linux kernel=2.6.19.4
Linux kernel=2.6.19.5
Linux kernel=2.6.19.6
Linux kernel=2.6.19.7
Linux kernel=2.6.20.16
Linux kernel=2.6.20.17
Linux kernel=2.6.20.18
Linux kernel=2.6.20.19
Linux kernel=2.6.20.20
Linux kernel=2.6.20.21
Linux kernel=2.6.21.5
Linux kernel=2.6.21.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4210?

    CVE-2008-4210 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4210?

    To fix CVE-2008-4210, update the kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-4210?

    CVE-2008-4210 affects various Linux kernel versions, including 2.6.18 through 2.6.21.7 and several other specific versions.

  • Can CVE-2008-4210 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2008-4210 primarily requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less of a remote threat.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-4210?

    Exploitation of CVE-2008-4210 could lead to unauthorized access to files by manipulating setgid permissions.

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