Vulnerability Description
The parisc_show_stack function in arch/parisc/kernel/traps.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc7 on PA-RISC allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors associated with an attempt to unwind a stack that contains userspace addresses.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Pa-Risc | - |
| 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://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.28-rc7
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-parisc&m=121736357203624&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32933Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34981
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35011
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1787
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1794
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32636
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-715-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47075
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.28-rc7
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-parisc&m=121736357203624&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5395?
CVE-2008-5395 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The parisc_show_stack function in arch/parisc/kernel/traps.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc7 on PA-RISC allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors associated with...
How severe is CVE-2008-5395?
CVE-2008-5395 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-2008-5395?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Pa-Risc, Linux Linux Kernel.