Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23.10
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28088
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28141
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28806
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1436
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:112
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0585.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1193.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485282/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5966?
CVE-2007-5966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 re...
How severe is CVE-2007-5966?
CVE-2007-5966 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.