CVE-2008-1294

kernel: setrlimit(RLIMIT_CPUINFO) with zero value doesn't inherit properly across children

Published May 2, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1565-1 New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1301 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-618-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:17 AM
Reserved
Mar 12, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2008, 4:05 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:51 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 17, 2007, 12:00 AM