CVE-2007-1841: The isakmp_info_recv function in src/racoon/isakmp_inf.c in racoon in Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7 allows remot...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability can let a remote attacker crash IPsec VPN tunnels handled by racoon in Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7. The impact is availability, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy racoon-based VPN gateways remain in use and reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linux or Unix VPN deployments still running racoon from Ipsec-tools before 0.6.7. Internet-facing or broadly reachable IKE/IPsec endpoints carry higher availability risk. Treat this as a legacy VPN availability issue. Prioritize remediation where racoon supports business-critical connectivity or is reachable from the internet; otherwise track through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Ipsec-tools/racoon to 0.6.7 or a vendor-fixed package.; Check the relevant distribution advisory for exact fixed package versions.; Restrict IKE/IPsec access to expected VPN peers where operationally possible..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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