The (1) __futex_atomic_op and (2) futex_atomic_cmpxchg_inatomic functions in Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc4 to 2.6.18-rc2 perform the atomic futex operation in the kernel address space instead of the user address space, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-3629 The (1) __futex_atomic_op and (2) futex_atomic_cmpxchg_inatomic functions in Linux kernel 2.6.17-rc4 to 2.6.18-rc2 perform the atomic futex operation in the kernel address space instead of the user address space, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T18:39:54.012Z

Reserved: 2006-07-17T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2006-3634

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2006-08-04T23:04:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Link: CVE-2006-3634

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