Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 3, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-4410
CVE-2008-4410
Description
The 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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References
10- git.kernel.orgnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.htmlnvd
- osvdb.org/48743nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/32124nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/32386nvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/03/3nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/31565nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45687nvd
- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00689.htmlnvd
- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00693.htmlnvd
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