Vulnerability Description
The proc_do_xprt function in net/sunrpc/sysctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.3 does not check the length of a certain buffer obtained from userspace, which allows local users to overflow a stack-based buffer and have unspecified other impact via a crafted read system call for the /proc/sys/sunrpc/transports file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.26.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/8/30/140Exploit
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/8/30/184
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31937
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45136
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/8/30/140Exploit
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/8/30/184
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31937
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45136
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3911?
CVE-2008-3911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The proc_do_xprt function in net/sunrpc/sysctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.3 does not check the length of a certain buffer obtained from userspace, which allows local users to overflow a stack-based ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3911?
CVE-2008-3911 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.