CVE-2008-4395
CVE-2008-4395 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ubuntu Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4395?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4395?
- CVE-2008-4395 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4395 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4395?
- CVE-2008-4395 primarily affects Ubuntu Linux Kernel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4395?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-4395 published?
- CVE-2008-4395 was published on 2008-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=239371
- http://git.frugalware.org/gitweb/gitweb.cgi?p=frugalware-current.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=49945b423c2f7e33b4c579ca460df6a806ee8f9f
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32509
- http://www.mail-archive.com/frugalware-git%40frugalware.org/msg22366.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32118
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021142
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-662-2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/cve/2008-4395
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/275860
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46437
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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