CVE-2008-3526

High

Integer overflow in the sctp_setsockopt_auth_key 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 sca_keylength field associated with the SCTP_AUTH_KEY option.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2008-08-27
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

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

Weakness type

CWE-189

CVE-2008-3526 is classified as CWE-189

See CWE-189 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2008-3526?

    CVE-2008-3526 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2008-3526 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-3526?

    CVE-2008-3526 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-3526?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2008-3526 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2008-3526 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2008-3526 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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