CVE-2008-0001 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can bypass directory permissions and delete directories due to a logic error in the Linux kernel VFS access mode checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-0001?
CVE-2008-0001 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 15 Jan 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VFS in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.16, and 2.6.23.x before 2.6.23.14, performs tests of access mode by using the flag variable instead of the acc_mode variable, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and remove directories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0001?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0001?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2008-0001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w48m-wgg4-pf34.