CVE-2007-3848
1.9 · LOWLinux kernel 2.4.35 and other versions allows local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which del…
Overview
CVE-2007-3848 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Linux kernel 2.4.35 and other versions allows local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which delivers an attacker-controlled parent process death signal (PR_SET_PDEATHSIG).
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2007-3848?
CVE-2007-3848 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on August 14, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2007-3848?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3848?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3848?
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