CVE-2007-4302

CVE-2007-4302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freshmeat Generic Software Wrappers Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple race conditions in certain system call wrappers in Generic Software Wrappers Toolkit (GSWTK) allow local users to defeat system call interposition and possibly gain privileges or bypass auditing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4302?
Multiple race conditions in certain system call wrappers in Generic Software Wrappers Toolkit (GSWTK) allow local users to defeat system call interposition and possibly gain privileges or bypass auditing.
How severe is CVE-2007-4302?
CVE-2007-4302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4302 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4302?
CVE-2007-4302 affects Freshmeat Generic Software Wrappers Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4302?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4302 published?
CVE-2007-4302 was published on 2007-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)