Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-6206

The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other versions, does not change the UID of a core dump file if it exists before a root process creates a core dump in the same location, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Published 2007-12-04 00:46:00
Updated 2020-08-12 19:26:49
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: Information leak

Threat overview for CVE-2007-6206

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2007-6206
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 53
IPs affected by CVE-2007-6206 1,460
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-6206

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-6206

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
2.1
 LOW AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
3.9
2.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-6206

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Products affected by CVE-2007-6206

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