CVE-2007-5500

Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
20/11/2007
Last modified:
09/04/2025

Description

The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Vulnerable products and versions

CPE From Up to
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* 2.6.23.7 (including)


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