CVE-2008-3247 (GCVE-0-2008-3247)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-07-24 15:18 – Updated: 2024-08-07 09:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-annou… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/31202 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA |
| http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/Chang… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Date Public
2008-07-13 00:00
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