CVE-2010-0006

7.1 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The ipv6_hop_jumbo function in net/ipv6/exthdrs.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4, when network namespaces are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an invalid IPv6 jumbogram, a related issue to CVE-2007-4567.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 3.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2010-01-26 18:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2010-01-26 18:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:15 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-476 · NULL pointer dereference
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 2.6.32.4

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record