SB2008111001 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel media video driver

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SB2008111001 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel media video driver

Published: November 10, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008111001
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-5033)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management errors error within the chip_command() function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References