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CVE-2007-0997

UnknownEPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2007-0997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the tee (sys_tee) system call in the Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.17.6 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to a potentially dropped ipipe lock during a race between two pipe readers.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the tee (sys_tee) system call in the Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.17.6 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to a potentially dropped ipipe lock during a race between two pipe readers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.17.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0997?
Race condition in the tee (sys_tee) system call in the Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.17.6 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to a potentially dropped ipipe lock during a race between two pipe readers.
How severe is CVE-2007-0997?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0997?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST