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CVE-2007-1496

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial...

4.9 MediumFix available

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the (1) nfulnl_recv_config function, (2) using "multiple packets per netlink message", and (3) bridged packets, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Exploit likelihood

0.44%Down 1.1 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 4.9

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the (1) nfulnl_recv_config function, (2) using "multiple packets per netlink message", and (3) bridged packets, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Record
CVE-2007-1496
CVSS 2.0
4.9 MediumAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the (1) nfulnl_recv_config function, (2) using "multiple packets per netlink message", and (3) bridged packets, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Record
CVE-2007-1496
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2007-1490 No score

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the (1) nfulnl_recv_config function, (2) using "multiple packets per netlink message", and (3) bridged packets, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Record
EUVD-2007-1490
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-p5m2-q4vr-8vjp No score

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial...

nfnetlink_log in netfilter in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the (1) nfulnl_recv_config function, (2) using "multiple packets per netlink message", and (3) bridged packets, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Record
GHSA-p5m2-q4vr-8vjp
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
linux-2.6
Debian:4.0
 before 2.6.18.dfsg.1-12etch2, plus listed versions
2.6.18.dfsg.1-122.6.18.dfsg.1-12etch1
2.6.18.dfsg.1-12etch2
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-debuginfo-common
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-headers
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
kernel-xen
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-xen-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-xen-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-PAE-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-debuginfo-common
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-doc
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-headers
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-kdump
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-kdump-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-kdump-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-xen
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-xen-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
kernel-xen-devel
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5
0:2.6.18-8.1.4.el5

History

History
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In short

CVE-2007-1496 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.9) in Linux Kernel, published March 16, 2007. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.44%, the 38th percentile. Fixed in linux-2.6 2.6.18.dfsg.1-12etch2.

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