How severe is CVE-2007-4315?

CVE-2007-4315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4315?

CVE-2007-4315 primarily affects Amd Catalyst Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4315?

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

When was CVE-2007-4315 published?

CVE-2007-4315 was published on 2007-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4315

CVE-2007-4315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Catalyst Driver 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Amd Catalyst Driver
Published: 2007-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The AMD ATI atidsmxx.sys 3.0.502.0 driver on Windows Vista allows local users to bypass the driver signing policy, write to arbitrary kernel memory locations, and thereby gain privileges via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by "Purple Pill".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4315?: The AMD ATI atidsmxx.sys 3.0.502.0 driver on Windows Vista allows local users to bypass the driver signing policy, write to arbitrary kernel memory locations, and thereby gain privileges via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by "Purple Pill".
How severe is CVE-2007-4315?: CVE-2007-4315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4315?: CVE-2007-4315 primarily affects Amd Catalyst Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4315 published?: CVE-2007-4315 was published on 2007-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:catalyst_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ati:catalyst_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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