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CVE-2014-7207: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Oct 21 2014(Updated: )

A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel ...

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=3.2
Linux Kernel=3.2
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc4
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc5
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc6
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc7
Linux Kernel=3.2.1
Linux Kernel=3.2.1
Linux Kernel=3.2.2
Linux Kernel=3.2.3
Linux Kernel=3.2.4
Linux Kernel=3.2.5
Linux Kernel=3.2.6
Linux Kernel=3.2.7
Linux Kernel=3.2.8
Linux Kernel=3.2.9
Linux Kernel=3.2.10
Linux Kernel=3.2.11
Linux Kernel=3.2.12
Linux Kernel=3.2.13
Linux Kernel=3.2.14
Linux Kernel=3.2.15
Linux Kernel=3.2.16
Linux Kernel=3.2.17
Linux Kernel=3.2.18
Linux Kernel=3.2.19
Linux Kernel=3.2.20
Linux Kernel=3.2.21
Linux Kernel=3.2.22
Linux Kernel=3.2.23
Linux Kernel=3.2.24
Linux Kernel=3.2.25
Linux Kernel=3.2.26
Linux Kernel=3.2.27
Linux Kernel=3.2.28
Linux Kernel=3.2.29
Linux Kernel=3.2.30
Linux Kernel=3.2.31
Linux Kernel=3.2.32
Linux Kernel=3.2.33
Linux Kernel=3.2.34
Linux Kernel=3.2.35
Linux Kernel=3.2.36
Linux Kernel=3.2.37
Linux Kernel=3.2.38
Linux Kernel=3.2.39
Linux Kernel=3.2.40
Linux Kernel=3.2.41
Linux Kernel=3.2.42
Linux Kernel=3.2.43
Linux Kernel=3.2.44
Linux Kernel=3.2.45
Linux Kernel=3.2.46
Linux Kernel=3.2.47
Linux Kernel=3.2.48
Linux Kernel=3.2.49
Linux Kernel=3.2.50
Linux Kernel=3.2.51
Linux Kernel=3.2.52
Linux Kernel=3.2.53
Linux Kernel=3.2.54
Linux Kernel=3.2.55
Linux Kernel=3.2.56
Linux Kernel=3.2.57
Linux Kernel=3.2.58
Linux Kernel=3.2.59
Linux Kernel=3.2.60
Linux Kernel=3.2.61
Linux Kernel=3.2.62
Linux Kernel=3.2.63
Linux Kernel=3.25
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.17-1

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/73f156a6e8c1074ac6327e0abd1169e95eb66463

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/916e4cf46d0204806c062c8c6c4d1f633852c5b6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-7207?

    CVE-2014-7207 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through system crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-7207?

    To fix CVE-2014-7207, upgrade to a fixed version of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2014-7207?

    CVE-2014-7207 affects Linux kernel versions 3.2.x up to 3.2.63.

  • Can CVE-2014-7207 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-7207 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-7207 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2014-7207 causes a denial of service, resulting in a system crash due to a NULL pointer dereference.

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