CVE-2007-5494
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the Red Hat Content Accelerator kernel patch in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of open requests involving O_ATOMICLOOKUP.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the Red Hat Content Accelerator kernel patch in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of open requests involving O_ATOMICLOOKUP.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27824Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27824Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28162Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5494?
Memory leak in the Red Hat Content Accelerator kernel patch in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of open requests involving O_ATOMICLOOKUP.
How severe is CVE-2007-5494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5494?
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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