# CVE-2008-3247: 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 l

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-07-24 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31172
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020544
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31202
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43979

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