CVE-2008-4210

Medium

fs/open.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not properly strip setuid and setgid bits when there is a write to a file, which allows local users to gain the privileges of a different group, and obtain sensitive information or possibly have unspecified other impact, by creating an executable file in a setgid directory through the (1) truncate or (2) ftruncate function in conjunction with memory-mapped I/O.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-09-29
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2008-4210 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2008-4210 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-4210?

    CVE-2008-4210 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2008-4210 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-4210?

    CVE-2008-4210 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4210?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2008-4210. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2008-4210 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2008-4210 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

    Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →

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