CVE-2008-3531 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in sys/kern/vfs_mount.c in the kernel in FreeBSD 7.0 and 7.1, when vfs.usermount is enabled, allows local users…
published 2008-09-05 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3517
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 63%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in sys/kern/vfs_mount.c in the kernel in FreeBSD 7.0 and 7.1, when vfs.usermount is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) mount or (2) nmount system call, related to copying of "user defined data" in "certain error conditions."
Patch / fix
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-9082)
Exploit prediction
1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-9082 FreeBSD 7.0/7.1 - 'vfs.usermount' Local Privilege Escalation local, 2009-07-09
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31002
vdb-entry, patch
-
security.freebsd.org
/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:08.nmount.asc
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1020816
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45143
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3531
- NVD CVE-2008-3531
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