Rejected reason: Buffer overflow in the (1) sysfs_show_available_clocksources and (2) sysfs_show_current_clocksources functions in Linux kernel 2.6.23 and earlier might allow local users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted clock source names. NOTE: follow-on analysis by Linux developers states that "There is no way for unprivileged users (or really even the root user) to add new clocksources.
CVSS
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History
07 Nov 2023, 02:01
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Rejected reason: Buffer overflow in the (1) sysfs_show_available_clocksources and (2) sysfs_show_current_clocksources functions in Linux kernel 2.6.23 and earlier might allow local users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted clock source names. NOTE: follow-on analysis by Linux developers states that "There is no way for unprivileged users (or really even the root user) to add new clocksources. |
Information
Published : 2007-11-09 19:46
Updated : 2024-02-28 11:01
NVD link : CVE-2007-5908
Mitre link : CVE-2007-5908
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-5908
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CWE
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