Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-6417

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

Threat overview for CVE-2007-6417

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2007-6417
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

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-2007-6417

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.2
 HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-6417

Vendor statements for CVE-2007-6417

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