CVE-2008-2358 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in the Linux kernel DCCP subsystem to trigger a heap buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-2358?

CVE-2008-2358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 10 Jun 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2358?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2358?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2008-2358 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2358 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8jq-qgrf-hvrw.