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.
Published 2007-12-21 00:46:00
Updated 2023-02-13 02:18:19
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionInput validationDenial of service

Threat overview for CVE-2007-4567

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2007-4567
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 52869
IPs affected by CVE-2007-4567 182,877
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-4567

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 7.02%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 93 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-4567

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.8
HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
10.0
6.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-4567

  • The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2007-4567

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