Linux kernel 2.2.1 through 2.2.19, and 2.4.1 through 2.4.10, allows...
Vulnerability Description
Linux kernel 2.2.1 through 2.2.19, and 2.4.1 through 2.4.10, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a series of deeply nested symlinks, which causes the kernel to spend extra time when trying to access the link.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-036.0.txt
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-035-01
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1650.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100343090106914&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100350685431610&w=2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_036_kernel_txt.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3444
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:079
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7312.php
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