Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2008-4410
The vmi_write_ldt_entry function in arch/x86/kernel/vmi_32.c in the Virtual Machine Interface (VMI) in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.5 invokes write_idt_entry where write_ldt_entry was intended, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (persistent application failure) via crafted function calls, related to the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) experiencing improper LDT selector state, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3247.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (29.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 30th percentile — 29.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Linux Kernel — versions 2.6.26.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45687 (vdb-entry)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00693.html (vendor-advisory)
- git.kernel.org/
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/03/3 (mailing-list)
- secunia.com/advisories/32386 (third-party-advisory)
- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00689.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/31565 (vdb-entry)
- osvdb.org/48743 (vdb-entry)
- secunia.com/advisories/32124 (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4410?
- CVE-2008-4410 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2008-10-03.
- Is CVE-2008-4410 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.