CVE-2007-5963
First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in kdebase allows local users to cause a denial of service (KDM login inaccessible, or resource consumption) via unknown vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485238
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1992
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0268
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26909
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28104
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28181
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3469
- http://osvdb.org/41395
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00038.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28751
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00031.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:017
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4267
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39168
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5963?
CVE-2007-5963 is considered a denial of service vulnerability affecting local users.
What type of attacks can CVE-2007-5963 facilitate?
CVE-2007-5963 can facilitate denial of service attacks, rendering the KDM login inaccessible.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2007-5963?
Local users of KDE systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-5963.
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2007-5963?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5963, consider restricting local user access and monitoring resource consumption.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-5963?
There has not been an explicit mention of a patch for CVE-2007-5963, so reviewing system updates for KDE is advisable.
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