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CVE-2007-4567

HighPublished

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...

Published: Dec 21, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Dec 19, 2007

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

14.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 - IPv6 Hop-By-Hop Header Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Clemens Kurtenbach · linux · Dec 19, 2007

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