CVE-2013-1828 | Linux Kernel 3.8.0/3.8.1/3.8.2/3.8.3 sctp_getsockopt_assoc_stats input validation (EDB-24747 / Nessus ID 65183)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel 3.8.0/3.8.1/3.8.2/3.8.3. Affected is the function sctp_getsockopt_assoc_stats. The manipulation leads to improper input validation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1828. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.