Release date: 2011-12-15
Updated on:
Affected Systems:
Linux kernel 2.6.x
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 51389
CVE (CAN) ID: CVE-2012-0045
Linux Kernel is the Kernel of the Linux operating system.
Linux Kernel has a local denial of service vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause Kernel crash and DoS attacks to legitimate users.
<* Source: Stephen B & #65533; rwolf
Link: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/12/2
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Test method:
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Alert
The following procedures (methods) may be offensive and are intended only for security research and teaching. Users are at your own risk!
Stephen B & #65533; rwolf () provides the following test methods:
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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:
Linux
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The vendor has released a patch to fix this security problem. Please download it from the vendor's homepage:
Http://www.kernel.org/