What is CVE-2008-1375?

CVE-2008-1375 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362). CVE-2008-1375 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-1375?

CVE-2008-1375 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-1375?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2008-1375. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2008-1375 actively exploited?

CVE-2008-1375 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/362.html

CVE-2008-1375

Medium

Race condition in the directory notification subsystem (dnotify) in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.24.6, and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) and possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2008-05-02

Last modified 2026-04-23

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

out of 10

Medium

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Vector string

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2008-1375 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2008-1375 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00000.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00002.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000023.html

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30017

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30018

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30044

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30108

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30110

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30112

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30116

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30260

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30515

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30769

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30818

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30890

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30962

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/31246

Third Party Advisory
Wiki
http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0157

Broken Link
Wiki
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0157

Broken Link
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1565

Third Party Advisory
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.36.4

Broken Link
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.6

Broken Link
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.1

Broken Link
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:104

Third Party Advisory
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:105

Third Party Advisory
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:167

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0211.html

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0233.html

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0237.html

Third Party Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491566/100/0/threaded

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491732/100/0/threaded

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29003

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Securitytracker
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019959

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-618-1

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1406/references

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1452/references

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2222/references

Third Party Advisory
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42131

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Issues
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2501

Broken Link
Oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11843

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
https://usn.ubuntu.com/614-1/

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00232.html

Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967963803205&w=2
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=120967964303224&w=2
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2008-1375

Severity Medium

CVSS score 6.9 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2008-05-02

Modified 2026-04-23

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1375?

CVE-2008-1375 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2008-1375 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-1375?

CVE-2008-1375 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-1375?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2008-1375. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2008-1375 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2008-1375 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →