CVE-2007-1730
CVE-2007-1730 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer signedness error in the DCCP support in the do_dccp_getsockopt function in net/dccp/proto.c in Linux kernel 2.6.20 and later allows local users to read kernel memory or cause a denial of service (oops) via a negative optlen value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1730?
- Integer signedness error in the DCCP support in the do_dccp_getsockopt function in net/dccp/proto.c in Linux kernel 2.6.20 and later allows local users to read kernel memory or cause a denial of service (oops) via a negative optlen value.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1730?
- CVE-2007-1730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1730 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1730?
- CVE-2007-1730 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1730?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-1730 published?
- CVE-2007-1730 was published on 2007-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=dccp&m=117509584316267&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25392
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2482
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463934/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464144/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23162
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017820
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-464-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1143
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33274
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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