CVE-2007-0257
moderate-risk
Published 2007-01-16
Unspecified vulnerability in the expand_stack function in grsecurity PaX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the grsecurity developer has disputed this issue, stating that "the function they claim the vulnerability to be in is a trivial function, which can, and has been, easily checked for any supposed vulnerabilities." The developer also cites a past disclosure that was not proven. As of 20070120, the original researcher has released demonstration code
Do I need to act?
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0.26% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (12)
Affected Vendors
References (26)
Vendor Advisory
http://forums.grsecurity.net/viewtopic.php?t=1646
Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/news_news.shtml
Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/pre2007-00018659.html
Vendor Advisory
http://forums.grsecurity.net/viewtopic.php?t=1646
Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/news_news.shtml
Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/pre2007-00018659.html
and 6 more references
49
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
8/34 · Low
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate