CVE-2008-5182

kernel: fix inotify watch removal/umount races

Published Nov 21, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The inotify functionality in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.28-rc5 might allow local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to race conditions in inotify watch removal and umount.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1681-1 New Linux 2.6.24 packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5160 The inotify functionality in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.28-rc5 might allow local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to race conditions in inotify watch removal and umount.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-714-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-715-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 21, 2008, 2:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 15, 2008, 12:00 AM