CVE-2008-5033

High

The chip_command function in drivers/media/video/tvaudio.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.19, 2.6.26.x before 2.6.26.7, and 2.6.27.x before 2.6.27.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL function pointer dereference and OOPS) via unknown vectors.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-11-10
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2008-5033 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2008-5033 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-5033?

    CVE-2008-5033 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2008-5033 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-5033?

    CVE-2008-5033 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-5033?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2008-5033. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2008-5033 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2008-5033 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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