Vulnerability Description
The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted ACK responses that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00002.html
- http://lwn.net/Articles/258947/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27664Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27703Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27888Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27919Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27922Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28170Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28706Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29245Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23.8Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.24-rc3
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:044Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_63_kernel.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5501?
CVE-2007-5501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via...
How severe is CVE-2007-5501?
CVE-2007-5501 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-2007-5501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.