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CVE-2007-3740

The CIFS filesystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22, when Unix extension support is enabled, does not honor the umask of a process, which allows local users …

Impact

The CIFS filesystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22, when Unix extension support is enabled, does not honor the umask of a process, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.21.7
Versions 2.2.27, 2.4.36, 2.4.36.1, 2.4.36.2, 2.4.36.3

Weakness classification

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