CVE-2008-4395

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-11-06
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

8.3

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2008-4395 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-4395?

    CVE-2008-4395 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2008-4395 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-4395?

    CVE-2008-4395 has a CVSS score of 8.3 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4395?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2008-4395 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2008-4395 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2008-4395 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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