FrSIRT - Linux Kernel "hrtimer_start()" Function Local Integer Overflow Vulnerability / Exploit (Security Advisories)

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Linux Kernel "hrtimer_start()" Function Local Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Title : Linux Kernel "hrtimer_start()" Function Local Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2007-4225
CVE ID : CVE-2007-5966
Rated as : Low Risk

Remotely Exploitable : No
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2007-12-17

Advisory Details

Description

Affected Products

Solution

References

Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Linux Kernel, which could be exploited by local attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially obtain elevated privileges [...]

Solution

Upgrade to Linux Kernel version 2.6.23.10 or 2.6.22.15 :
http://www.kernel.org

Credits

Vulnerability reported by the vendor.

ChangeLog

2007-12-17 : Initial release
2007-12-18 : Updated Solution

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