CVE-2008-3890 json
The kernel in FreeBSD 6.3 through 7.0 on amd64 platforms can make an extra swapgs call after a General Protection Fault (GPF), which allows…
published 2008-09-05 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3876
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 24%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in FreeBSD 6.3 through 7.0 on amd64 platforms can make an extra swapgs call after a General Protection Fault (GPF), which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering a GPF during the kernel's return from (1) an interrupt, (2) a trap, or (3) a system call.
Exploit prediction
0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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security.freebsd.org
/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:07.amd64.asc
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31743
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020815
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44905
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31003
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3890
- NVD CVE-2008-3890
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