Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the random number generator (RNG) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 might allow local root users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the default wakeup threshold to a value greater than the output pool size, which triggers writing random numbers to the stack by the pool transfer function involving "bound check ordering". NOTE: this issue might only cross privilege boundaries in environments that have granular assignment of privileges for root.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26500Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26643Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26647Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26651Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26664Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27212Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27227Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27322Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27436Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27747Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29058Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-474.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1363
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1504
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/snapshots/patch-2.6.22-git14.log
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3105?
CVE-2007-3105 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the random number generator (RNG) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 might allow local root users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by settin...
How severe is CVE-2007-3105?
CVE-2007-3105 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3105?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.