CVE-2008-3247

Linux kernel <2.6.25.11 - DoS

Title source: llm

Description

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.

References (9)

[Patch] http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19

[Various Sources] http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26

[Patch] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43979

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020544

[Third Party Advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/31172

[Third Party Advisory] http://secunia.com/advisories/31202

Scores

EPSS 0.0004

EPSS Percentile 13.5%

Classification

CWE

CWE-119

Status draft

Affected Products (13)

linux/linux_kernel

Timeline

Published Jul 24, 2008

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026