CVE-2007-0257

Published Jan 16, 2007 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the expand_stack function in grsecurity PaX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the grsecurity developer has disputed this issue, stating that "the function they claim the vulnerability to be in is a trivial function, which can, and has been, easily checked for any supposed vulnerabilities." The developer also cites a past disclosure that was not proven. As of 20070120, the original researcher has released demonstration code

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Jan 17, 2025, 2:11 PM
Reserved
Jan 16, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 16, 2007, 11:28 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:35 PM