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CVE-2008-2148

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2008-2148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The utimensat system call (sys_utimensat) in Linux kernel 2.6.22 and other versions before 2.6.25.3 does not check file permissions when certain UTIME_NOW and UTIME_OMIT combinations are used, which allows local users to modify file times of arbitrary files, possibly leading to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The utimensat system call (sys_utimensat) in Linux kernel 2.6.22 and other versions before 2.6.25.3 does not check file permissions when certain UTIME_NOW and UTIME_OMIT combinations are used, which allows local users to modify file times of arbitrary files, possibly leading to a denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.21

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2148?
The utimensat system call (sys_utimensat) in Linux kernel 2.6.22 and other versions before 2.6.25.3 does not check file permissions when certain UTIME_NOW and UTIME_OMIT combinations are used, which allows local users to modify file times of arbitrary files, possibly leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2008-2148?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2148?
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