CVE-2008-5033

kernel: security: avoid calling a NULL function pointer in drivers/video/tvaudio.c

Published Nov 10, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The chip_command function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.19, 2.6.26.x before 2.6.26.7, and 2.6.27.x before 2.6.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL function pointer dereference and OOPS) via unknown vectors.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5012 The chip_command function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.19, 2.6.26.x before 2.6.26.7, and 2.6.27.x before 2.6.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL function pointer dereference and OOPS) via unknown vectors.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-679-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 10, 2008, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 11, 2008, 12:00 AM