CVE-2007-2876

CVE-2007-2876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2876?
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.
How severe is CVE-2007-2876?
CVE-2007-2876 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2876 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2876?
CVE-2007-2876 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 252 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2876?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2876 published?
CVE-2007-2876 was published on 2007-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (252)

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