CVE-2007-1398: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2007
·
Updated

The frag3 preprocessor in Snort 2.6.1.1, 2.6.1.2, and 2.7.0 beta, when configured for inline use on Linux without the ipconntrack module loaded, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via certain UDP packets produced by sendmorefragpacket and sendoverlappacket.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Snort Snort=2.6.1.1
Snort Snort=2.6.1.2
Snort Snort=2.7_beta1

Event History

Mar 10, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
Data Sourced
10:19 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1398?

CVE-2007-1398 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1398?

To fix CVE-2007-1398, ensure the ip_conntrack module is loaded before using the frag3 preprocessor in Snort.

3

Which versions of Snort are affected by CVE-2007-1398?

CVE-2007-1398 affects Snort versions 2.6.1.1, 2.6.1.2, and 2.7.0 beta.

4

Can CVE-2007-1398 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1398 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted UDP packets.

5

What happens when CVE-2007-1398 is exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2007-1398 can cause a segmentation fault and crash the Snort application.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203