CVE-2008-4933
CVE-2008-4933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the hfsplus_find_cat function in fs/hfsplus/catalog.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or system crash) via an hfsplus filesystem image with an invalid catalog namelength field, related to the hfsplus_cat_build_key_uni function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4933?
- Buffer overflow in the hfsplus_find_cat function in fs/hfsplus/catalog.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or system crash) via an hfsplus filesystem image with an invalid catalog namelength field, related to the hfsplus_cat_build_key_uni function.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4933?
- CVE-2008-4933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4933 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4933?
- CVE-2008-4933 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 110 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4933?
- 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-2008-4933 published?
- CVE-2008-4933 was published on 2008-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=efc7ffcb4237f8cb9938909041c4ed38f6e1bf40
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.28-rc1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00010.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0264.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32510
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33556
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33704
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33858
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1681
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1687
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:234
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/03/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0014.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32093
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-679-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46405
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11061
Affected products (110)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.36.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.21.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.21.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.21.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.22.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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