SB2009052803 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

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SB2009052803 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

Published: May 28, 2009

Security Bulletin ID SB2009052803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1633)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption error. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References