Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.18
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/7/17/140
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.18
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/7/17/140
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0997?
CVE-2007-0997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). 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 me...
How severe is CVE-2007-0997?
CVE-2007-0997 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.