Vulnerability Description
net/atm/svc.c in the ATM subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.27.8 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel infinite loop) by making two calls to svc_listen for the same socket, and then reading a /proc/net/atm/*vc file, related to corruption of the vcc table.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.27.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00003.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=122841256115780&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32913Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33623
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33704
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4694
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5079?
CVE-2008-5079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). net/atm/svc.c in the ATM subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.27.8 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel infinite loop) by making two calls to svc_listen for the same socket...
How severe is CVE-2008-5079?
CVE-2008-5079 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.