How severe is CVE-2007-0253?

CVE-2007-0253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0253?

CVE-2007-0253 affects Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0253 published?

CVE-2007-0253 was published on 2007-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0253

CVE-2007-0253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch
Published: 2007-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the grsecurity patch has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, a different vulnerability than the expand_stack vulnerability from the Digital Armaments 20070110 pre-advisory. 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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0253?: Unspecified vulnerability in the grsecurity patch has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, a different vulnerability than the expand_stack vulnerability from the Digital Armaments 20070110 pre-advisory. 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
How severe is CVE-2007-0253?: CVE-2007-0253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0253?: CVE-2007-0253 affects Grsecurity Grsecurity Kernel Patch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0253 published?: CVE-2007-0253 was published on 2007-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:grsecurity:grsecurity_kernel_patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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