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CVE-2008-1294

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2008-1294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.21Rc7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.19—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.20—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.21—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.22—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.23—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.24—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.25—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.27—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.28—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.29—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.30—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.31—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.32—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.33—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.34—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.35—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.36—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.37—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.38—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.39—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.40—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.41—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.43—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.44—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.45—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.46—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.47—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.16.48—

Showing 50 of 105 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1294?
Linux kernel 2.6.17, and other versions before 2.6.22, does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made, which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.
How severe is CVE-2008-1294?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1294?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST