CVE-2008-3276

CVE-2008-3276 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-189.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2008-08-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the dccp_setsockopt_change function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc1 through 2.6.26.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted integer value, related to Change L and Change R options without at least one byte in the dccpsf_val field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3276?

Integer overflow in the dccp_setsockopt_change function in net/dccp/proto.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc1 through 2.6.26.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted integer value, related to Change L and Change R options without at least one byte in the dccpsf_val field.

How severe is CVE-2008-3276?

CVE-2008-3276 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3276 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3276?

CVE-2008-3276 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 126 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3276?

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-2008-3276 published?

CVE-2008-3276 was published on 2008-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3e8a0a559c66ee9e7468195691a56fefc3589740
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00008.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31509
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31836
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31881
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32190
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32237
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32370
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32393
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32485
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1636
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1653
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/15/3
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0857.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0957.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30704
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020705
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-659-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2406
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459226
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11506

Affected products (126)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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