The do_splice_from function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 does not reject file descriptors that have the O_APPEND flag set, which allows local users to bypass append mode and make arbitrary changes to other locations in the file.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1681-1 | New Linux 2.6.24 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1687-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-4535 | The do_splice_from function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 does not reject file descriptors that have the O_APPEND flag set, which allows local users to bypass append mode and make arbitrary changes to other locations in the file. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-679-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T10:17:09.869Z
Reserved: 2008-10-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2008-4554
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2008-10-15T20:07:42.763
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2008-4554
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN