Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the hfs_cat_find_brec function in fs/hfs/catalog.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or system crash) via an hfs filesystem image with an invalid catalog namelength field, a related issue to CVE-2008-4933.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00010.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/11/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/11/12
- http://osvdb.org/49863
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0264.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32719
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33180
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5025?
CVE-2008-5025 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the hfs_cat_find_brec function in fs/hfs/catalog.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or system crash...
How severe is CVE-2008-5025?
CVE-2008-5025 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.