CVE-2008-2931

High

The do_change_type function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not verify that the caller has the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by modifying the properties of a mountpoint.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-07-09
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-269

CVE-2008-2931 is classified as CWE-269

See CWE-269 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-2931?

    CVE-2008-2931 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2008-2931 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-2931?

    CVE-2008-2931 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-2931?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2008-2931 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2008-2931 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2008-2931 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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