Vulnerability Description
The sctp_auth_ep_set_hmacs function in net/sctp/auth.c in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (sctp) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when the SCTP-AUTH extension is enabled, does not verify that the identifier index is within the bounds established by SCTP_AUTH_HMAC_ID_MAX, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a crafted SCTP_HMAC_IDENT IOCTL request involving the sctp_getsockopt function, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4113.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.25.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sctp&m=121986743009093&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-sctp&m=121986743209110&w=2Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32190
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32393
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1655
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.4
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:223
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/26/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/29/4
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0857.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4445?
CVE-2008-4445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The sctp_auth_ep_set_hmacs function in net/sctp/auth.c in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (sctp) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.4, when the SCTP-AUTH extension is enabled, d...
How severe is CVE-2008-4445?
CVE-2008-4445 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.