CVE-2008-0177

CVE-2008-0177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kame Ipcomp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The ipcomp6_input function in sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c in the KAME project before 20071201 does not properly check the return value of the m_pulldown function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an IPv6 packet with an IPComp header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0177?
The ipcomp6_input function in sys/netinet6/ipcomp_input.c in the KAME project before 20071201 does not properly check the return value of the m_pulldown function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via an IPv6 packet with an IPComp header.
How severe is CVE-2008-0177?
CVE-2008-0177 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0177 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0177?
CVE-2008-0177 affects Kame Ipcomp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0177 published?
CVE-2008-0177 was published on 2008-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)