Description
The add_del_listener function in kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and earlier does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption), and bypass the OOM Killer, via a crafted application.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
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References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383 ↗
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2 ↗
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715436 ↗
- http://lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605 ↗
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150 ↗
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1 ↗