CVE-2008-4410 json
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 wr…
published 2008-10-03 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4391
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 32%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- Technology feeds
References
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lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00693.html
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00689.html
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45687
vdb-entry
- git.kernel.org /?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=de59985e3a623d4d5d6207f1777398ca0606ab1c
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/10/03/3
mailing-list
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secunia.com
/advisories/32386
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31565
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/48743
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32124
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4410
- NVD CVE-2008-4410
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