CVE-2007-6417 : The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 do

The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances related to tmpfs, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).

Published 2007-12-18 00:46:00

Updated 2018-10-30 16:25:10

Source MITRE

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Vulnerability category: Denial of serviceInformation leak

Products affected by CVE-2007-6417

Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.11
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.12
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.13
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.14
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.15
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.16
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.17
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.19
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.18
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.20
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.21
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.22
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.23
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Threat overview for CVE-2007-6417

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49152

IPs affected by CVE-2007-6417 37,666

Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-6417

EPSS FAQ

0.04%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 8 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-6417

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.2	HIGH	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	3.9	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete

CWE ids for CVE-2007-6417

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
CWE-399

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Vendor statements for CVE-2007-6417

Red Hat 2009-01-15

This issue did not affect the versions of Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, 3, 4, and Red Hat Enterprise MRG. It was addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 via: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0885.html

References for CVE-2007-6417

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