CVE-2007-5963: Medium severity KDE kde vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
KDE kde
Event History
Dec 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5963?
CVE-2007-5963 is considered a denial of service vulnerability affecting local users.
2
What type of attacks can CVE-2007-5963 facilitate?
CVE-2007-5963 can facilitate denial of service attacks, rendering the KDM login inaccessible.
3
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2007-5963?
Local users of KDE systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-5963.
4
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2007-5963?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5963, consider restricting local user access and monitoring resource consumption.
5
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.