CVE-2014-7207: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 21, 2014
·Updated
A certain Debian patch to the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel ...
Affected Software
74 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel=3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.30
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.31
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.32
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.33
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.34
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.35
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.36
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.37
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.38
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.39
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.40
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.41
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.42
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.43
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.44
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.45
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.46
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.47
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.48
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.49
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.50
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.51
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.52
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.53
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.54
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.55
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.56
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.57
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.58
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.59
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.60
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.61
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.62
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.63
Linux Linux kernel=3.25
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
Remediation
Event History
Oct 21, 2014
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:03 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 10, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:07 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:11 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2014-7207 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-7207 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
5
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.