Vulnerability Description
The utrace support in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) related to "MT exec + utrace_attach spin failure mode," as demonstrated by ptrace-thrash.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/35927
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25080Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017979
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0169.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23720
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=227952
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=228816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34128
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/35927
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25080Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017979
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0169.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23720
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=227952
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0771?
CVE-2007-0771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The utrace support in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and other versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) related to "MT exec + utrace_attach spin failure mode," as demonstrated by ...
How severe is CVE-2007-0771?
CVE-2007-0771 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.