CVE-2007-1730 describes an integer signedness error in the Linux kernel's DCCP support (versions 2.6.20 and later), specifically within the do_dccp_getsockopt function. This flaw allows local users to read kernel memory or trigger a denial of service (kernel oops) by providing a negative optlen value. With a CVSS score of 6.6, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring local access and no authentication, and can lead to complete confidentiality and availability impacts. While not on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code for memory disclosure exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.20.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.20.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C
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