SB2001021201 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel
Published: February 12, 2001
Security Bulletin ID
SB2001021201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Resource management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1273)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.
The 'mxcsr P4' vulnerability in the Linux kernel before 2.2.17-14, when running on certain Intel CPUs, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system halt).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.