CVE-2008-5701: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5701: Array index error in arch/mips/kernel/scall64-o32.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc8 on 64-bit MIPS pl...

Array index error in arch/mips/kernel/scall64-o32.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28-rc8 on 64-bit MIPS platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an o32 syscall with a small syscall number, which leads to an attempted read operation outside the bounds of the syscall table.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw affecting 64-bit MIPS systems. A local untrusted user program could trigger a kernel bug and crash the system. It is mainly a business continuity risk for legacy or embedded MIPS devices, not a remote compromise based on the supplied sources. Likely exposure is limited to legacy 64-bit MIPS Linux systems, including old distributions or embedded appliances. The supplied sources do not identify x86, ARM, cloud services, or remotely reachable products as affected. Handle during legacy platform risk reduction unless critical MIPS systems allow untrusted local code execution. The main impact is service outage, not data theft, based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected kernels to a vendor-supported build containing the MIPS syscall fix.; For Debian systems, review and apply the relevant DSA-1787 or DSA-1794 updates.; Inventory embedded MIPS appliances and request firmware guidance from each vendor..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 22, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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