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.
git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=de59985e3a623d4d5d6207f1777398ca0606ab1c
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
osvdb.org/48743
secunia.com/advisories/32124
secunia.com/advisories/32386
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/03/3
www.securityfocus.com/bid/31565
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45687
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00689.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00693.html