SB2002121101 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel
Published: December 11, 2002
Security Bulletin ID
SB2002121101
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-2002-1319)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.
The Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier, and 2.5.x, when running on x86 systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via the emulation mode, which does not properly clear TF and NT EFLAGs.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000553
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103714004623587&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103737292709297&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-262.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-264.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-263.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6115
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10576