gsd-2007-5500
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:21
Details
The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Aliases
Aliases



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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-13T02:18Z",
      "publishedDate": "2007-11-20T02:46Z"
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}


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