CVE-2008-3915: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 4, 2008
·Updated
Buffer overflow in nfsd in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when NFSv4 is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to decoding an NFSv4 acl.
Affected Software
63 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.21.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.16
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.19.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.21
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.21.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.20
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.19.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.17
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.21.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.19.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.18
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.19
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.23.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22.14
Event History
Sep 4, 2008
Data Sourced
07:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3915?
CVE-2008-3915 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3915?
To fix CVE-2008-3915, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.26.4 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2008-3915?
CVE-2008-3915 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to 2.6.26.4 where NFSv4 is enabled.
4
What impact does CVE-2008-3915 have?
CVE-2008-3915 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit a buffer overflow, leading to an unknown impact.
5
When was CVE-2008-3915 disclosed?
CVE-2008-3915 was disclosed in September 2008.