The ptrace_start function in kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.18 does not properly handle simultaneous execution of the do_coredump function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via vectors involving the ptrace system call and a coredumping thread.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade kernel-headersUpgrade kernel-PAE-develUpgrade kernelUpgrade kernel-PAEUpgrade kernel-debug-develUpgrade kernel-xenUpgrade kernel-develUpgrade kernel-docUpgrade kernel-xen-develUpgrade kernel-debug | Dec 1, 2016 | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade kernel | Oct 16, 2024 | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Vmsa 2009 0016 5 Updated Service Console Package Kernel | — | Upgrade VMware ESX 4.0 to build number 208167 | Sep 2, 2010 | Jul 5, 2009 |
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