Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
BID:23720
Info
Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 23720 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2007-0771 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Apr 30 2007 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 01 2007 05:49PM |
| Credit: | This issue was disclosed in the referenced Red Hat advisory. |
| Vulnerable: |
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server Linux kernel 2.6.18 .4 Linux kernel 2.6.18 .3 Linux kernel 2.6.18 .1 Linux kernel 2.6.18 Linux kernel 2.6.18 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability that stems from a flaw in 'utrace' support.
A local attacker may exploit this issue to cause the affected kernel to crash, effectively denying service to legitimate users.
The Linux kernel is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability that stems from a flaw in 'utrace' support.
A local attacker may exploit this issue to cause the affected kernel to crash, effectively denying service to legitimate users.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].
Solution / Fix
Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
Please see the referenced advisories for more information.
Solution:
Please see the referenced advisories for more information.
References
Linux Kernel UTrace Unspecified Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux Kernel Homepage (Linux)
- RHSA-2007:0169-2 - kernel security and bug fix update (Red Hat)