CVE-2007-0257 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local users can gain privileges via an unspecified vulnerability in the grsecurity PaX expand_stack function, despite developer disputes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0257?
CVE-2007-0257 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-0257 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0257 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg9q-hp23-pjjp.