HIGH
CVE-2007-3532
CWE-264Published: July 27, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NVIDIA drivers (nvidia-drivers) before 1.0.7185, 1.0.9639, and 100.14.11, as used in Gentoo Linux and possibly other distributions, creates /dev/nvidia* device files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to modify video card settings, cause a denial of service (crash or physical video card damage), and obtain sensitive information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-3532 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26497Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26497Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-3532
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 27, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-3532 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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