CVE-2008-4410
Medium
Description
The vmi_write_ldt_entry function in arch/x86/kernel/vmi_32.c in the Virtual Machine Interface (VMI) in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.5 invokes write_idt_entry where write_ldt_entry was intended, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (persistent application failure) via crafted function calls, related to the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) experiencing improper LDT selector state, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3247.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedOct 3, 2008
First seenOct 3, 2008
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.6.26.5 | — |
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