CVE-2007-2876

Medium

The sctp_new function in (1) ip_conntrack_proto_sctp.c and (2) nf_conntrack_proto_sctp.c in Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.20.13, and 2.6.21.x before 2.6.21.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by causing certain invalid states that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-06-11
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.1

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-2876?

    CVE-2007-2876 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10 . CVE-2007-2876 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-2876?

    CVE-2007-2876 has a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-2876?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2007-2876 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2007-2876 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2007-2876 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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