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CVE-2008-3247

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2008-07-24 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

CWE-119

References