Main Vulnerability Database SB2007092601

SB2007092601 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel

Published: September 26, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007092601

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Local access

Highest impact Denial of service

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Permissions, privileges, and access controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5087)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to security restrictions bypass error. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Install update from vendor's website.