6.8 Medium
AI Score
Confidence
High
7.2 High
CVSS2
Access Vector
LOCAL
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
COMPLETE
Integrity Impact
COMPLETE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
0.0004 Low
EPSS
Percentile
5.4%
The LDT implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.11 on x86_64 platforms uses an incorrect size for ldt_desc, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
secunia.com/advisories/31172
secunia.com/advisories/31202
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11
www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351
www.securitytracker.com/id?1020544
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43979