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CVE-2008-2931

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-07-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2008-2931
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.38%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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.