CVE-2007-3740

Published Sep 14, 2007

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
The CIFS filesystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22, when Unix extension support is enabled, does not honor the umask of a process, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Deferred

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4.4
Impact score
6.4
Exploitability score
3.4
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-264

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Vendor comments

  • Red HatThis issue did not affect the versions of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 or 3.

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.