VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2008-3247
CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.36%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-07-24
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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 classification
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer