Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the hrtimer_forward function (hrtimer.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.21-rc4, when running on 64-bit systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a timer with a large expiry value, which causes the timer to always be expired.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Linux Kernel | 2.6.21_rc4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/chris/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30818
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31628
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1588
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0275.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0585.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29294
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-625-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41827
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/chris/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6712?
CVE-2007-6712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the hrtimer_forward function (hrtimer.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.21-rc4, when running on 64-bit systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a timer wit...
How severe is CVE-2007-6712?
CVE-2007-6712 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kernel Linux Kernel.