Vulnerability Description
The ipv6_hop_jumbo function in net/ipv6/exthdrs.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not properly validate the hop-by-hop IPv6 extended header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a crafted IPv6 packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.21.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8450
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25505Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28170Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28706Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38015Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0019.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0053.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26943
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-574-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=548641
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39171
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4567?
CVE-2007-4567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The ipv6_hop_jumbo function in net/ipv6/exthdrs.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not properly validate the hop-by-hop IPv6 extended header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2007-4567?
CVE-2007-4567 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.