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Linux Kernel "hrtimer_start()" Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA28105
Release Date: 2007-12-17
Popularity: 8,129 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Unknown
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Linux Kernel 2.6.x

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Description:
A vulnerability with an unknown impact has been reported in the Linux Kernel.

The vulnerability is caused due to an integer overflow error within the "hrtimer_start()" function when processing large relative timeout values.

The vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 2.6.23.10.

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