Vulnerability Description
A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel 3.2.x through 3.2.63 does not properly validate arguments in ipv6_select_ident function calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging (1) tun or (2) macvtap device access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.2 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/02/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70867
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=766195
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/02/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70867
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=766195
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7207?
CVE-2014-7207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel 3.2.x through 3.2.63 does not properly validate arguments in ipv6_select_ident function calls, which allows local users to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2014-7207?
CVE-2014-7207 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-2014-7207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.