Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-3912
checkrestart in debian-goodies before 0.34 allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name of the executable file for a running process.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2007-3912
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:debian-goodies:0.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:debian-goodies:0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-3912
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2007-3912
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2007-3912
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2007-3912
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36475
debian-goodies package checkrestart privilege escalation CVE-2007-3912 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-526-1
USN-526-1: debian-goodies vulnerability | Ubuntu security notices | Ubuntu
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=440411
#440411 - checkrestart: arbitrary root-privileged command execution - Debian Bug report logsPatch
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http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1527
[SECURITY] [DSA 1527-1] New debian-goodies packages fix privilege escalation
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25569
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