Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the dccp_feat_change function in net/dccp/feat.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and 2.6.17 through 2.6.20, allows local users to gain privileges via an invalid feature length, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30000Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30818Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30849Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30920Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31107Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1592
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:112
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:167
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0519.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29603
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020211
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=447389
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43034
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2358?
CVE-2008-2358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the dccp_feat_change function in net/dccp/feat.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and 2.6.17 through 2.6.20, allows local us...
How severe is CVE-2008-2358?
CVE-2008-2358 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.