vendor:
Linux Kernel
by:
ChoiX
7.8
CVSS
HIGH
Denial of Service
400
CWE
Product Name: Linux Kernel
Affected Version From: 2.6.10
Affected Version To: 2.6.10
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: o:linux:linux_kernel
Metasploit:
N/A
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Linux
2005
Linux Kernel Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
A local denial of service vulnerability reportedly affects the Linux kernel. This issue arises due to a failure of the kernel to properly handle malicious, excessive file locks. An attacker may leverage this issue to crash or hang the affected kernel and deny service to legitimate users.
Mitigation:
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.