CVE-2007-3843 describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 2.6.23-rc1, specifically within the CIFS implementation. The kernel incorrectly checks a global variable for the CIFS "sec" mount option, potentially allowing remote attackers to spoof CIFS network traffic even when security signatures are configured. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, resulting in a partial integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.6.22CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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