CVE-2007-4774: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-4774: The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition.

The Linux kernel before 2.4.36-rc1 has a race condition. It was possible to bypass systrace policies by flooding the ptraced process with SIGCONT signals, which can can wake up a PTRACED process.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-4774 is an old Linux kernel race condition affecting versions before 2.4.36-rc1. It could let a local actor bypass systrace policy enforcement under specific tracing and signal conditions. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, affected product matrix, or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems, embedded appliances, or downstream products still based on Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36-rc1. Organizations running maintained modern Linux kernels are less likely to be exposed, but appliances should be verified through vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure review, not an emergency internet-wide incident. Priority rises if critical appliances or unsupported systems still run old Linux 2.4 kernels and depend on systrace-style policy enforcement. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux kernel 2.4 before 2.4.36-rc1.; Check vendor advisories for appliance or embedded firmware exposure.; Upgrade affected kernels or firmware through supported vendor channels..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 03:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 15, 2020, 16:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://osdn.net/projects/linux-kernel-docs/scm/git/linux-2.4.36/listCommit?skip=60CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200204-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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