CVE-2008-3247

kernel: x86: fix ldt limit for 64 bit

Published Jul 24, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-3235 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:28 AM
Reserved
Jul 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 24, 2008, 3:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 14, 2008, 12:00 AM