CVE-2008-3526: Integer Overflow

Published Aug 27, 2008
·
Updated

Integer overflow in the sctpsetsockoptauthkey function in net/sctp/socket.c in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (sctp) implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.24-rc1 through 2.6.26.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted scakeylength field associated with the SCTPAUTHKEY option.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.26
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.26.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.9
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.13
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.26.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.15
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24_rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.26.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.8
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24_rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24_rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.24.3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.14
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.12
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.25.6

Event History

Aug 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3526?

CVE-2008-3526 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3526?

To fix CVE-2008-3526, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2008-3526?

CVE-2008-3526 affects multiple Linux kernel versions including 2.6.24-rc1 through 2.6.26.3.

4

Can CVE-2008-3526 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3526 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

5

What impact does CVE-2008-3526 have on system stability?

CVE-2008-3526 can cause the affected system to panic, resulting in loss of service and potential stability issues.

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