CVE-2007-4567

kernel: ipv6_hop_jumbo remote system crash

Published Dec 21, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 14.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-4549 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-558-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-574-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:01 PM
Reserved
Aug 28, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 21, 2007, 12:46 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:44 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 7, 2007, 12:00 AM