CVE-2008-3077

4.9 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds No fix listed

What it is

arch/x86/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.10 on the x86_64 platform leaks task_struct references into the sys32_ptrace function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, possibly a use-after-free vulnerability.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2008-07-09 00:41 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:55 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published: 2008-07-09 00:41 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:55 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-416 · Use after free
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 2.6.25.10

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record