CVE-2007-5963
CVE-2007-5963 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kde
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in kdebase allows local users to cause a denial of service (KDM login inaccessible, or resource consumption) via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5963?
- Unspecified vulnerability in kdebase allows local users to cause a denial of service (KDM login inaccessible, or resource consumption) via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5963?
- CVE-2007-5963 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5963 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5963?
- CVE-2007-5963 affects Kde. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5963?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5963 published?
- CVE-2007-5963 was published on 2007-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/41395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28104
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28181
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28751
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3469
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0268
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:017
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00031.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00038.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485238
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26909
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4267
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39168
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1992
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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