#VU92686 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-5701

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92686

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-5701

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow error. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git;a=commit;h=e807f9574e37a3f202e677feaaad1b7c5d2c0db8
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/09/1
https://secunia.com/advisories/33078
https://secunia.com/advisories/34981
https://secunia.com/advisories/35011
https://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
https://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.28-rc8
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32716
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47190

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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.