#VU99982 Resource management errors in Linux kernel - CVE-2002-1319

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99982

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1319

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000553
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103714004623587&w=2
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103737292709297&w=2
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-262.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-264.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-263.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6115
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10576

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.