CVE-2007-3912: debian debian-goodies Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2007-3912DSA-1527-1
Published 10-09-2007Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2007-3912 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in debian debian-goodies. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-09-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
checkrestart in debian-goodies before 0.34 allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the name of the executable file for a running process.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
Affected systems
Debian2 products
- debian-goodies< 0.34 | < 0.23+sarge1 | < 0.27+etch1
- debian-goodies0.27 | 0.33
1 vendor · 2 products
