CVE-2007-4774
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2007-4774 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.4.35 |
References
- http://taviso.decsystem.org/research.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://osdn.net/projects/linux-kernel-docs/scm/git/linux-2.4.36/listCommit?skip=60Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://taviso.decsystem.org/research.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://osdn.net/projects/linux-kernel-docs/scm/git/linux-2.4.36/listCommit?skip=60Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-4774?
The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.
How severe is CVE-2007-4774?
CVE-2007-4774 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4774?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2007-4774?
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