CVE-2007-1217

CVE-2007-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the bufprint function in capiutil.c in libcapi, as used in Linux kernel 2.6.9 to 2.6.20 and isdn4k-utils, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted CAPI packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1217?
Buffer overflow in the bufprint function in capiutil.c in libcapi, as used in Linux kernel 2.6.9 to 2.6.20 and isdn4k-utils, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted CAPI packet.
How severe is CVE-2007-1217?
CVE-2007-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1217 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1217?
CVE-2007-1217 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 175 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1217?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1217 published?
CVE-2007-1217 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (175)

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