Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1...
Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the setsid function in Linux before 2.6.8.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly access portions of kernel memory, related to TTY changes, locking, and semaphores.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4041ddda70CWJb5nNL71T4MOlG2sMG8A
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
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