CVE-2007-5966

Name: CVE-2007-5966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-20T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the hrtimer_start function in kernel/hrtimer.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (panic) via a large relative timeout value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.23.9

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5966?

How severe is CVE-2007-5966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5966?

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Source: NVD / NIST