Vulnerability Description
The signal handling in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22, including 2.6.2, when running on PowerPC systems using HTX, allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors involving floating point corruption and concurrency, related to clearing of MSR bits.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.21.7 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=245580
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22
- http://osvdb.org/37118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25955Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25963PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26664Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27227Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28706Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_51_kernel.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_53_kernel.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0595.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24845
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018347Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-574-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35383
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3107?
CVE-2007-3107 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The signal handling in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22, including 2.6.2, when running on PowerPC systems using HTX, allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors involving flo...
How severe is CVE-2007-3107?
CVE-2007-3107 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3107?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.