CVE-2007-2875

CVE-2007-2875 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2007-06-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer underflow in the cpuset_tasks_read function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.13, and 2.6.21.x before 2.6.21.4, when the cpuset filesystem is mounted, allows local users to obtain kernel memory contents by using a large offset when reading the /dev/cpuset/tasks file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2875?

Integer underflow in the cpuset_tasks_read function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.13, and 2.6.21.x before 2.6.21.4, when the cpuset filesystem is mounted, allows local users to obtain kernel memory contents by using a large offset when reading the /dev/cpuset/tasks file.

How severe is CVE-2007-2875?

CVE-2007-2875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-2875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2875?

CVE-2007-2875 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2875?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2875 published?

CVE-2007-2875 was published on 2007-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.20.13
• http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21.4
• http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=541
• http://osvdb.org/37113
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26133
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26139
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26620
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26647
• http://secunia.com/advisories/26760
• http://secunia.com/advisories/27227
• http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1363
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:171
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:196
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_53_kernel.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0705.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24389
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018211
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-486-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-489-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-510-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2105
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34779
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9251

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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