CVE-2008-2826

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-07-02
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2008-2826 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-2826?

    CVE-2008-2826 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2008-2826 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-2826?

    CVE-2008-2826 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-2826?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2008-2826 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2008-2826 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2008-2826 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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