CVE-2008-2826: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 02 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the sctp_getsockopt_local_addrs_old function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (sctp) functionality in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption and system outage) via vectors involving a large addr_num field in an sctp_getaddrs_old data structure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.25.9 | |
| openSUSE | =10.3 | |
| openSUSE | =11.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =8.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=735ce972fbc8a65fb17788debd7bbe7b4383cc62
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25.9
- http://lwn.net/Articles/287350/
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0207
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29990
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020514
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31107
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:174
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31628
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0585.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.36.7
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31551
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2511
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32370
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43559
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=735ce972fbc8a65fb17788debd7bbe7b4383cc62
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2826?
CVE-2008-2826 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to resource consumption and potential system outage.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2826?
To fix CVE-2008-2826, upgrade to a Linux kernel version 2.6.25.9 or later that includes the security patch.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2826?
CVE-2008-2826 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to 2.6.25.9, as well as specific distributions like openSUSE 10.3, 11.0, Debian 4.0, and several versions of Ubuntu.
What causes CVE-2008-2826?
CVE-2008-2826 is caused by an integer overflow in the sctp_getsockopt_local_addrs_old function within the SCTP implementation of the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2008-2826 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-2826 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit and cause a denial of service.
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