SB2004080606 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

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SB2004080606 - Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Linux kernel

Published: August 6, 2004 Updated: November 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2004080606
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0554)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x for x86 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly via an infinite loop that triggers a signal handler with a certain sequence of fsave and frstor instructions, as originally demonstrated using a 'crash.c' program.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References