CVE-2007-5966
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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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28105Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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