SB2005100701 - Unimplemented or unsupported feature in ui in Linux kernel 



SB2005100701 - Unimplemented or unsupported feature in ui in Linux kernel

Published: October 7, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005100701
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) Unimplemented or unsupported feature in ui (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-1764)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Linux 2.6.11 on 64-bit x86 (x86_64) platforms does not use a guard page for the 47-bit address page to protect against an AMD K8 bug, which allows local users to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.