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Linux Kernel "hrtimer_start()" Integer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28105
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Release Date:
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2007-12-17
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Popularity:
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6,101 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Unknown
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Linux Kernel 2.6.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-5966
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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.
Solution:
Update to version 2.6.23.10.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Original Advisory:
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23.10
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