Vulnerability Description
The (1) sys32_mremap function in arch/sparc64/kernel/sys_sparc32.c, the (2) sparc_mmap_check function in arch/sparc/kernel/sys_sparc.c, and the (3) sparc64_mmap_check function in arch/sparc64/kernel/sys_sparc.c, in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.4, omit some virtual-address range (aka span) checks when the mremap MREMAP_FIXED bit is not set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified mremap calls, a related issue to CVE-2008-2137.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.24.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=121071103304610&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30258
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020120
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33836
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-751-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1655/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48710
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=121071103304610&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30258
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020120
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33836
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-751-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1655/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6107?
CVE-2008-6107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) sys32_mremap function in arch/sparc64/kernel/sys_sparc32.c, the (2) sparc_mmap_check function in arch/sparc/kernel/sys_sparc.c, and the (3) sparc64_mmap_check function in arch/sparc64/kernel/s...
How severe is CVE-2008-6107?
CVE-2008-6107 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-2008-6107?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.