SB2006122001 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

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SB2006122001 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

Published: December 20, 2006

Security Bulletin ID SB2006122001
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4814)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The mincore function in the Linux kernel before 2.4.33.6 does not properly lock access to user space, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, possibly related to a deadlock.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References