What is CVE-2007-2764?

CVE-2007-2764 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2007-2764 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-2764?

CVE-2007-2764 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-2764?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-2764. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2007-2764 actively exploited?

CVE-2007-2764 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2007-2764

High

The embedded Linux kernel in certain Sun-Brocade SilkWorm switches before 20070516 does not properly handle a situation in which a non-root user creates a kernel process, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (oops and device reboot) via unspecified vectors.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2007-05-18

Last modified 2026-04-23

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

Vector string

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

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2007-2764 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2007-2764 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Osvdb
http://osvdb.org/39117

Broken Link
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34495

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Kernel patch commit
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102752-1
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24036
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2007-2764

Severity High

CVSS score 7.8 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2007-05-18

Modified 2026-04-23

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2764?

CVE-2007-2764 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2007-2764 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-2764?

CVE-2007-2764 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-2764?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-2764. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2007-2764 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2007-2764 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →