CVE-2007-0997
CVE-2007-0997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Race condition in the tee (sys_tee) system call in the Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.17.6 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to a potentially dropped ipipe lock during a race between two pipe readers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0997?
- Race condition in the tee (sys_tee) system call in the Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.17.6 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to a potentially dropped ipipe lock during a race between two pipe readers.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0997?
- CVE-2007-0997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0997 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0997?
- CVE-2007-0997 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0997?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-0997 published?
- CVE-2007-0997 was published on 2007-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.17.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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