CVE-2007-1730: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-1730: Integer signedness error in the DCCP support in the do_dccp_getsockopt function in net/dccp/proto.c in Linu...

Integer signedness error in the DCCP support in the do_dccp_getsockopt function in net/dccp/proto.c in Linux kernel 2.6.20 and later allows local users to read kernel memory or cause a denial of service (oops) via a negative optlen value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 13:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-1730 is a Linux kernel DCCP bug that can let a local user read kernel memory or crash the system. It requires local access, so internet-facing exposure is not the main concern. Shared servers, multi-user systems, and environments running old 2.6.20-era kernels are the highest concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems with affected kernel versions and DCCP support present. The attacker must be a local user, so risk depends heavily on local account access, shared hosting, shell access, or workload isolation boundaries. Treat this as a legacy Linux hygiene issue with moderate urgency. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it can expose kernel memory or crash systems where an attacker already has local access. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates that address CVE-2007-1730.; Review the Ubuntu advisory and your distribution's equivalent guidance.; Prioritize shared or multi-user Linux systems first..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 28, 2007, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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kernel-dccp-information-disclosure(33274)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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