Vulnerability Description
umount, when running with the Linux 2.6.15 kernel on Slackware Linux 10.2, allows local users to trigger a NULL dereference and application crash by invoking the program with a pathname for a USB pen drive that was mounted and then physically removed, which might allow the users to obtain sensitive information, including core file contents.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.15 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-02/0012.html
- http://gotfault.wordpress.com/2007/01/18/umount-bug/Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/33652
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:053
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22850
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017729
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-02/0012.html
- http://gotfault.wordpress.com/2007/01/18/umount-bug/Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/33652
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:053
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22850
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017729
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0822?
CVE-2007-0822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). umount, when running with the Linux 2.6.15 kernel on Slackware Linux 10.2, allows local users to trigger a NULL dereference and application crash by invoking the program with a pathname for a USB pen ...
How severe is CVE-2007-0822?
CVE-2007-0822 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0822?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.