CVE-2007-6151

High

The isdn_ioctl function in isdn_common.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted ioctl struct in which iocts is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-12-15
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2007-6151 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2007-6151 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-6151?

    CVE-2007-6151 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2007-6151 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-6151?

    CVE-2007-6151 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-6151?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-6151. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2007-6151 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2007-6151 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?

    The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. View CWE-119 on MITRE CWE →

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