CVE-2008-2750

CVE-2008-2750 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2008-06-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The pppol2tp_recvmsg function in drivers/net/pppol2tp.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.26-rc6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel heap memory corruption and system crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PPPOL2TP packet that results in a large value for a certain length variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2750?

The pppol2tp_recvmsg function in drivers/net/pppol2tp.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.26-rc6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel heap memory corruption and system crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PPPOL2TP packet that results in a large value for a certain length variable.

How severe is CVE-2008-2750?

CVE-2008-2750 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2750?

CVE-2008-2750 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 296 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2750?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2750 published?

CVE-2008-2750 was published on 2008-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6b6707a50c7598a83820077393f8823ab791abf8
• http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.26-rc6
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00009.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30719
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30901
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30920
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31107
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31202
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1020297
• http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0207
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:167
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/19/3
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29747
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1854
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43111
• https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2629
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00082.html

Affected products (296)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:test9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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