CVE-2014-7207

CVE-2014-7207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel 3.2.x through 3.2.63 does not properly validate arguments in ipv6_select_ident function calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging (1) tun or (2) macvtap device access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7207?
A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel 3.2.x through 3.2.63 does not properly validate arguments in ipv6_select_ident function calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging (1) tun or (2) macvtap device access.
How severe is CVE-2014-7207?
CVE-2014-7207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7207 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7207?
CVE-2014-7207 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 73 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7207?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7207 published?
CVE-2014-7207 was published on 2014-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (73)

More vulnerabilities in Linux Linux Kernel

All CVEs affecting Linux Linux Kernel →