The LDT implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.11 on x86_64 platforms uses an incorrect size for ldt_desc, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVE-2008-3247
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 0%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 28.3%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 24, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (18)
- cve@mitrehttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19
- cve@mitrehttp://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26
- cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31172
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31202
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30351
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020544
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43979
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.25.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=74454a6a286bfce4bb23d89bd465f856fa6a6e19
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31172
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31202
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.11
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2008-3247?
CVE-2008-3247 is a none vulnerability published on July 24, 2008. The LDT implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.25.x before 2.6.25.11 on x8664 platforms uses an incorrect size for ldtdesc, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
When was CVE-2008-3247 disclosed?
CVE-2008-3247 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 24, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2008-3247 actively exploited?
CVE-2008-3247 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 28.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-3247?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-3247, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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