SB2005050210 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: May 2, 2005
Security Bulletin ID
SB2005050210
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0207)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.
Unknown vulnerability in Linux kernel 2.4.x, 2.5.x, and 2.6.x allows NFS clients to cause a denial of service via O_DIRECT.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.