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ID:9913 - Exploit for Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1961
ID:9913 - Exploit for Improper locking in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1961
Published: June 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90979
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1961
CWE-ID: CWE-667
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack (DoS) on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within fs/ocfs2/file.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.