CVE-2008-3077

Medium

Description

arch/x86/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.10 on the x86_64 platform leaks task_struct references into the sys32_ptrace function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, possibly a use-after-free vulnerability.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJul 9, 2008
First seenJul 9, 2008

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel2.6.25.10 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 2.6.25.102.6.25.10

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