Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:41079

Info

Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 41079
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 23 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 23 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Aaro Koskinen
Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.34
Linux kernel 2.6.34-rc1
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.34-rc2

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to execute arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Linux kernel 2.6.34-rc1

References

Linux Kernel 'time/clocksource.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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