CVE-2008-0598
MediumUnspecified vulnerability in the 32-bit and 64-bit emulation in the Linux kernel 2.6.9, 2.6.18, and probably other versions allows local users to read uninitialized memory via unknown vectors involving a crafted binary.
CVSS 2.0 score
4.9
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-200CVE-2008-0598 is a Information Exposure vulnerability
What is Information Exposure?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2008-0598 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1630
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29942
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Securitytrackerhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020367
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2008-0598?
CVE-2008-0598 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 , classified as an Information Exposure flaw (CWE-200) . CVE-2008-0598 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-0598?
CVE-2008-0598 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-0598?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2008-0598. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2008-0598 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2008-0598 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Information Exposure (CWE-200)?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. View CWE-200 on MITRE CWE →