CVE-2008-4618: Input Validation
First published: Mon Oct 20 2008(Updated: )
The Stream Control Transmission Protocol (sctp) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27 does not properly handle a protocol violation in which a parameter has an invalid length, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, related to sctp_sf_violation_paramlen, sctp_sf_abort_violation, sctp_make_abort_violation, and incorrect data types in function calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=2.6.26.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.2.27 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.4.36.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.18-rc7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.19.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.19.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.19.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.19.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.20.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.21.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.21.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.21.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.20 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.21 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22.22 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22_rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.22_rc7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.23_rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24_rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24_rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.24_rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.16 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.25.17 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26.3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.26.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git;a=commit;h=ba0166708ef4da7eeb61dd92bbba4d5a749d6561
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/06/1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-679-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1681
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32998
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31848
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ba0166708ef4da7eeb61dd92bbba4d5a749d6561
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4618?
CVE-2008-4618 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4618?
To fix CVE-2008-4618, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.27 or later.
Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2008-4618?
CVE-2008-4618 affects Linux kernel versions before 2.6.27, including specific versions from 2.2.x to 2.6.26.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4618?
CVE-2008-4618 is a vulnerability in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) implementation leading to a denial of service.
Can CVE-2008-4618 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4618 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger a kernel panic.
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