CVE-2007-6762

Critical

In the Linux kernel before 2.6.20, there is an off-by-one bug in net/netlabel/netlabel_cipso_v4.c where it is possible to overflow the doi_def->tags[] array.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2019-07-27
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

9.8

out of 10
Critical
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2007-6762 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

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-6762?

    CVE-2007-6762 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2007-6762 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-6762?

    CVE-2007-6762 has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-6762?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2007-6762 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2007-6762 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2007-6762 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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