CVE-2008-1865: Stack-based buffer overflow in the msx_readnode function in libmosix.c in openmosix-tools (aka userspace-tools

Routine

LOW 1.9MITIGATE

CVE-2008-1865 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting openmosix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the msx_readnode function in libmosix.c in openmosix-tools (aka userspace-tools) in openMosix might allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a third-party program that calls this function with a long item argument. NOTE: the vendor does not provide any program that is capable of causing this overflow.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openmosix project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-04-17 19:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openmosix project openmosix MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1865?

openmosix: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1865 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1865 affect?

CVE-2008-1865 affects openmosix. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). Stack-based buffer overflow in the msx_readnode function in libmosix.c in openmosix-tools (aka userspace-tools) in openMosix might allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a third-party program that calls this

How urgent is CVE-2008-1865?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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