Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.4.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://taviso.decsystem.org/research.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://osdn.net/projects/linux-kernel-docs/scm/git/linux-2.4.36/listCommit?skipIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200204-0002/
- http://taviso.decsystem.org/research.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://osdn.net/projects/linux-kernel-docs/scm/git/linux-2.4.36/listCommit?skipIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200204-0002/
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4774?
CVE-2007-4774 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.
How severe is CVE-2007-4774?
CVE-2007-4774 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4774?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.