UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2007-08-13

CVE-2007-4315

amd catalyst_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2007-4315)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-4315 impacting amd catalyst_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The AMD ATI atidsmxx.sys 3.0.502.0 driver on Windows Vista allows local users to bypass the driver signing policy, write to arbitrary kernel memory locations, and thereby gain privileges via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by "Purple Pill".

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product amd / catalyst_driver
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-4315 impacting amd catalyst_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-4315.yaml
id: cve-2007-4315

info:
  name: amd catalyst_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-4315 affecting amd catalyst_driver.
    Evaluation: The AMD ATI atidsmxx.sys 3.0.502.0 driver on Windows Vista allows local users to bypass the driver signing policy, write to arbitrary kernel memory lo...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-4315
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2007-4315
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2007-4315,amd,catalyst_driver,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "catalyst_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-4315.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-4315
# Target: amd catalyst_driver | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-4315 (amd catalyst_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against amd catalyst_driver scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-4315.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-4315
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install catalyst_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade catalyst_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update catalyst_driver

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i catalyst_driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i catalyst_driver

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-4315 in amd catalyst_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update amd catalyst_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-4315?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-4315?

CVE-2007-4315 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-4315
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor amd
Product catalyst_driver
Published 2007-08-13
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C