Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 2.6.20, there is an off-by-one bug in net/netlabel/netlabel_cipso_v4.c where it is possible to overflow the doi_def->tags[] array.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2a2f1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2a2f11c227bdf292b3a2900ad04139d301b56acPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.20Broken Link
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05342145
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05342145?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2a2f1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2a2f11c227bdf292b3a2900ad04139d301b56acPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.20Broken Link
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05342145
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K05342145?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6762?
CVE-2007-6762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel before 2.6.20, there is an off-by-one bug in net/netlabel/netlabel_cipso_v4.c where it is possible to overflow the doi_def->tags[] array.
How severe is CVE-2007-6762?
CVE-2007-6762 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6762?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.