CVE-2008-0163 json
Linux kernel 2.6, when using vservers, allows local users to access resources of other vservers via a symlink attack in /proc.
published 2008-02-12 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0176
- cvss
- 4.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 23%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Linux kernel 2.6, when using vservers, allows local users to access resources of other vservers via a symlink attack in /proc.
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1494 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.4 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
- Technology feeds
References
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debian.org
/security/2008/dsa-1494
vendor-advisory, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/28875
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27798
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/40486
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27704
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0163
- NVD CVE-2008-0163
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