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CVE-2008-5702

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2008-5702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer underflow in the ibwdt_ioctl function in drivers/watchdog/ib700wdt.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 might allow local users to have an unknown impact via a certain /dev/watchdog WDIOC_SETTIMEOUT IOCTL call.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer underflow in the ibwdt_ioctl function in drivers/watchdog/ib700wdt.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 might allow local users to have an unknown impact via a certain /dev/watchdog WDIOC_SETTIMEOUT IOCTL call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.28
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.27
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.36.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.19.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.21
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.21.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.19
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.20
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.21
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22.22
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22_rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.22_rc7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.23.13

Showing 50 of 90 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5702?
Buffer underflow in the ibwdt_ioctl function in drivers/watchdog/ib700wdt.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 might allow local users to have an unknown impact via a certain /dev/watchdog WDIOC_SETTIMEOUT IOCTL call.
How severe is CVE-2008-5702?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5702?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST