CVE-2008-0163
Linux kernel 2.6 - Unauthenticated Resource Access via Symlink Attack in /proc
Title source: llmDescription
Linux kernel 2.6, when using vservers, allows local users to access resources of other vservers via a symlink attack in /proc.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Patch vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1494
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/28875
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40486
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27798
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27704
Scores
EPSS
0.0030
EPSS Percentile
21.9%
Details
CWE
CWE-59
Status
published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.0
Published
Feb 12, 2008
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026