SB2007122002 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel

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SB2007122002 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: December 20, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007122002
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5966)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References