SB2015083104 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel powerpc perf

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SB2015083104 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel powerpc perf

Published: August 31, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015083104
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) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-6526)

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

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the perf_callchain_user_64() function in arch/powerpc/perf/callchain.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References