Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel 2.6.24 and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of calls to the get_user_pages function, which lacks a ZERO_PAGE optimization and results in allocation of "useless newly zeroed pages."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.24 |
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-2.6.25.9
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00012.html
- http://new-ubuntu-news.blogspot.com/2008/06/re-pending-stable-kernel-security_25
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32485
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0207
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0585.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0957.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2372?
CVE-2008-2372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel 2.6.24 and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of calls to the get_user_pages function, which lacks a ZERO_P...
How severe is CVE-2008-2372?
CVE-2008-2372 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-2008-2372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.