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.
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DSA-1428-2 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
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DSA-1481-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
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EUVD-2007-5475 | 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. |
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USN-558-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-574-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-578-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T15:31:59.003Z
Reserved: 2007-10-17T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2007-5500

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2007-11-20T02:46:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2007-5500


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