CVE-2007-5501

Published Nov 15, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted ACK responses that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-5476 The tcp_sacktag_write_queue function in net/ipv4/tcp_input.c in Linux kernel 2.6.21 through 2.6.23.7, and 2.6.24-rc through 2.6.24-rc2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted ACK responses that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
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, 3:31 PM
Reserved
Oct 17, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 15, 2007, 8:46 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:46 PM