Memory corruption in Linux kernel

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU92710

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-3247

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git;a=commit;h=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19
https://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/31172
https://secunia.com/advisories/31202
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020544
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43979

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.