CVE-2007-2875

Low

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-06-11
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-189

CVE-2007-2875 is classified as CWE-189

See CWE-189 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2007-2875 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-2875?

    CVE-2007-2875 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2007-2875 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-2875?

    CVE-2007-2875 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-2875?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-2875. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2007-2875 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2007-2875 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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