CVE-2008-4395: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 06 2008(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in the ndiswrapper module 1.53 for the Linux kernel 2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending packets over a local wireless network that specify long ESSIDs.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Linux Kernel | <=2.6.26 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mail-archive.com/frugalware-git@frugalware.org/msg22366.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-1
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=239371
- http://git.frugalware.org/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?p=frugalware-current.git;a=commitdiff;h=49945b423c2f7e33b4c579ca460df6a806ee8f9f
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/275860
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2008-4395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32509
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00001.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021142
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32118
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46437
- http://git.frugalware.org/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?p=frugalware-current.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=49945b423c2f7e33b4c579ca460df6a806ee8f9f
- http://www.mail-archive.com/frugalware-git%40frugalware.org/msg22366.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4395?
CVE-2008-4395 has a high severity rating due to potential arbitrary code execution via buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4395?
To fix CVE-2008-4395, upgrade to a kernel version later than 2.6.26 or apply pertinent security patches.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-4395?
CVE-2008-4395 affects Linux kernel versions 2.6 and up to 2.6.26, specifically when using the ndiswrapper module.
Can CVE-2008-4395 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4395 can be exploited remotely by attackers on the same local wireless network.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-4395?
CVE-2008-4395 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via specially crafted packets.
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