CVE-2007-6434 describes a vulnerability in Linux kernel version 2.6.23 that allows local users to bypass mmap_min_addr protection. This is achieved by crafting an executable file that calls the do_brk function, enabling the creation of low pages in virtual userspace memory. The vulnerability has a low severity CVSS score of 2.1, indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring no authentication, and resulting in only partial availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, no known exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not a widely recognized or exploited threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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