Vulnerability Description
The (1) sparc_mmap_check function in arch/sparc/kernel/sys_sparc.c and the (2) sparc64_mmap_check function in arch/sparc64/kernel/sys_sparc.c, in the Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36.5 and 2.6 before 2.6.25.3, omit some virtual-address range (aka span) checks when the mmap MAP_FIXED bit is not set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified mmap calls.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/git-commits-head/2008/5/8/1760604Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30368Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30499
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31107
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1588
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.36.5
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29397
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020119
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1716/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42681
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/git-commits-head/2008/5/8/1760604Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30368Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30499
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2137?
CVE-2008-2137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The (1) sparc_mmap_check function in arch/sparc/kernel/sys_sparc.c and the (2) sparc64_mmap_check function in arch/sparc64/kernel/sys_sparc.c, in the Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36.5 and 2.6 before 2....
How severe is CVE-2008-2137?
CVE-2008-2137 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.