Vulnerability Description
The embedded Linux kernel in certain Sun-Brocade SilkWorm switches before 20070516 does not properly handle a situation in which a non-root user creates a kernel process, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (oops and device reboot) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 12000 Director | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 200E Switch | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 24000 Director | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 3250 Fabric Switch | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 3850 Fabric Switch | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 3900 Switch | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 48000 Director | - |
| Brocade | Silkworm 4900 Fibre Channel Switch | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/39117Broken Link
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102752-1Broken LinkPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24036PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://osvdb.org/39117Broken Link
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102752-1Broken LinkPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24036PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34495Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2764?
CVE-2007-2764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The embedded Linux kernel in certain Sun-Brocade SilkWorm switches before 20070516 does not properly handle a situation in which a non-root user creates a kernel process, which allows attackers to cau...
How severe is CVE-2007-2764?
CVE-2007-2764 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Brocade Silkworm 12000 Director, Brocade Silkworm 200E Switch, Brocade Silkworm 24000 Director, Brocade Silkworm 3250 Fabric Switch.