CVE-2008-3247 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can crash the system or gain privileges due to an incorrect size definition in the Linux kernel LDT implementation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3247?
CVE-2008-3247 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 24 Jul 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3247 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-3247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qvw-gq22-wm46.