Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in format descriptor parsing in the uvc_parse_format function in drivers/media/video/uvc/uvc_driver.c in uvcvideo in the video4linux (V4L) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.1 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.26.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/7/30/655Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:223Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30514Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44184Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/7/30/655Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:223Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30514Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44184Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3496?
CVE-2008-3496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in format descriptor parsing in the uvc_parse_format function in drivers/media/video/uvc/uvc_driver.c in uvcvideo in the video4linux (V4L) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6...
How severe is CVE-2008-3496?
CVE-2008-3496 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.