CVE-2008-3915 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Linux kernel NFSv4 ACL decoder, potentially causing code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3915?
CVE-2008-3915 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 9 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when NFSv4 is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to decoding an NFSv4 acl.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3915?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3915?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-3915 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3915 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x74-h8w8-x4pj.