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CVE-2007-0001

MediumPublished

The file watch implementation in the audit subsystem (auditctl -w) in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 kernel 2.6.9 allows local users to cause a...

Published: Feb 28, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Feb 27, 2007

Primary CVSS

4.7/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 46.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The file watch implementation in the audit subsystem (auditctl -w) in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 kernel 2.6.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by replacing a watched file, which does not cause the watch on the old inode to be dropped.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.6.x - Audit Subsystems Local Denial of ServiceExploit
Steve Grubb · linux · Feb 27, 2007

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