Is CVE-2007-2764 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-2764 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-2764 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2764 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2764?

CVE-2007-2764 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2007-2764

CWE-20Published: May 18, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The embedded Linux kernel in certain Sun-Brocade SilkWorm switches before 20070516 does not properly handle a situation in which a non-root user creates a kernel process, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (oops and device reboot) via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2764 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityC

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

Affected Vendors & Products

brocade8 product(s)

silkworm 12000 directorsilkworm 200e switchsilkworm 24000 directorsilkworm 3250 fabric switchsilkworm 3850 fabric switchsilkworm 3900 switchsilkworm 48000 directorsilkworm 4900 fibre channel switch

Linux1 product(s)

linux kernel

Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries