CVE-2008-4395

8.3 HIGH 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2008-11-06 15:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:57 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2008-11-06 15:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:57 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 2.6
Ubuntu Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.26

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 8.3

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record