Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the ndiswrapper module 1.53 for the Linux kernel 2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending packets over a local wireless network that specify long ESSIDs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6 |
| Ubuntu | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=239371
- http://git.frugalware.org/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?p=frugalware-current.git%3Ba=commitd
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32509Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mail-archive.com/frugalware-git%40frugalware.org/msg22366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32118
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021142
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2008-4395
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/275860
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46437
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=239371
- http://git.frugalware.org/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?p=frugalware-current.git%3Ba=commitd
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4395?
CVE-2008-4395 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the ndiswrapper module 1.53 for the Linux kernel 2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending packets over a local wireless network that specify long ES...
How severe is CVE-2008-4395?
CVE-2008-4395 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4395?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Ubuntu Linux Kernel.