Vulnerability Description
The nl_fib_lookup function in net/ipv4/fib_frontend.c in Linux Kernel before 2.6.20.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via NETLINK_FIB_LOOKUP replies, which trigger infinite recursion and a stack overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.20.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.20.8
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25030Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25083Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25228Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25288Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25691Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25961Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26133Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26139Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26620Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1289
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:171
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_43_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0347.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467939/30/6690/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1861?
CVE-2007-1861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The nl_fib_lookup function in net/ipv4/fib_frontend.c in Linux Kernel before 2.6.20.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via NETLINK_FIB_LOOKUP replies, which trigger infinit...
How severe is CVE-2007-1861?
CVE-2007-1861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.