CVE-2008-4410

NameCVE-2008-4410
DescriptionThe vmi_write_ldt_entry function in arch/x86/kernel/vmi_32.c in the Virtual Machine Interface (VMI) in the Linux kernel 2.6.26.5 invokes write_idt_entry where write_ldt_entry was intended, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (persistent application failure) via crafted function calls, related to the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) experiencing improper LDT selector state, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3247.
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The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
linux-2.6sourceetch(not affected)
linux-2.6source(unstable)2.6.26-8
linux-2.6.24source(unstable)(not affected)

Notes

- linux-2.6.24 <not-affected> (Vulnerable code not present)
[etch] - linux-2.6 <not-affected> (Vulnerable code not present)

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