Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when NFSv4 is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to decoding an NFSv4 acl.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/9/3/286
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31881
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32190
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32393
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1636
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/04/18
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/04/4
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0857.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31133
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-659-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=461101
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45055
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3915?
CVE-2008-3915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when NFSv4 is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to decoding an NFSv4 acl.
How severe is CVE-2008-3915?
CVE-2008-3915 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.