Vulnerability Description
The chip_command function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.19, 2.6.26.x before 2.6.26.7, and 2.6.27.x before 2.6.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL function pointer dereference and OOPS) via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.19
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.7
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.3
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32094Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-679-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46544
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.19
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.7
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.3
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:246
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5033?
CVE-2008-5033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The chip_command function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.19, 2.6.26.x before 2.6.26.7, and 2.6.27.x before 2.6.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2008-5033?
CVE-2008-5033 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-2008-5033?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.