Vulnerability Description
arch/s390/kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel 2.6.9, and other versions before 2.6.27-rc6, on s390 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via the user-area-padding test from the ptrace testsuite in 31-bit mode, which triggers an invalid dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.6Vendor Advisory
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.27-rc6
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00007.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0972.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32237Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32799Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceware.org/systemtap/wiki/utrace/testsExploit
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1653Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1655Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31177ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=438147Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1514?
CVE-2008-1514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). arch/s390/kernel/ptrace.c in Linux kernel 2.6.9, and other versions before 2.6.27-rc6, on s390 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via the user-area-padding test f...
How severe is CVE-2008-1514?
CVE-2008-1514 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.