CVE-2008-2372: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2372: The Linux kernel 2.6.24 and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory...

The Linux kernel 2.6.24 and 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of calls to the get_user_pages function, which lacks a ZERO_PAGE optimization and results in allocation of "useless newly zeroed pages."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2372 is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service flaw. A local user could force unnecessary memory allocation and potentially exhaust system memory. It is mainly relevant to legacy systems still running Linux 2.6.24 or 2.6.25 before 2.6.25.9. Exposure appears limited to systems running the affected 2008-era Linux kernel versions or vendor kernels covered by listed advisories. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products. Local user access is required. Treat as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless affected kernels are present. If found on shared or multi-user systems, prioritize remediation because local users could disrupt availability. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels to 2.6.25.9 or vendor-fixed packages.; Review Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, and rPath advisories for distribution-specific fixes.; Decommission unsupported legacy systems where kernel updates are unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 2, 2008, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9383CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2629CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
linux-kernel-getuserpages-dos(43550)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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