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CVE-2008-3247

The LDT implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.11 on x86_64 platforms uses an incorrect size for ldt_desc, which allows…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.2
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.4%
percentile 30%
Public exploits
0
none known

The LDT implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.11 on x86_64 platforms uses an incorrect size for ldt_desc, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.2AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Technology feeds
Linux kernel (RSS, critical only)

References

  • kernel.org /pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31172 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id?1020544 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • git.kernel.org /?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/30351 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31202 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • kernel.org /pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/43979 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred

Sources

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