A regression error in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch omits an access check, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise_linux | Redhat | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Enterprise_linux_desktop | Redhat | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 | RedHat | kernel-0:2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | * |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12599
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20618
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10425
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12599
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20618
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10425