Vulnerability Description
The do_ipv6_setsockopt function in net/ipv6/ipv6_sockglue.c in Linux kernel before 2.6.20, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (oops) by calling setsockopt with the IPV6_RTHDR option name and possibly a zero option length or invalid option value, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.19.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8155
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-May/0001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24777Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24901Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25080Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25099Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25392Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.20.4
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:078
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0169.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23142
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-464-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1122Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1154
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1388?
CVE-2007-1388 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The do_ipv6_setsockopt function in net/ipv6/ipv6_sockglue.c in Linux kernel before 2.6.20, and possibly other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (oops) by calling setsockopt wit...
How severe is CVE-2007-1388?
CVE-2007-1388 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1388?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.