How severe is CVE-2007-6063?

CVE-2007-6063 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6063 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-2007-6063?

CVE-2007-6063 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6063?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6063 published?

CVE-2007-6063 was published on 2007-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6063

CVE-2007-6063 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2007-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the isdn_net_setcfg function in isdn_net.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to have an unknown impact via a crafted argument to the isdn_ioctl function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6063?: Buffer overflow in the isdn_net_setcfg function in isdn_net.c in Linux kernel 2.6.23 allows local users to have an unknown impact via a crafted argument to the isdn_ioctl function.
How severe is CVE-2007-6063?: CVE-2007-6063 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6063 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-2007-6063?: CVE-2007-6063 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6063?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6063 published?: CVE-2007-6063 was published on 2007-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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