The add_del_listener function in kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and earlier does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption), and bypass the OOM Killer, via a crafted application.
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MITRE
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published: 2011-06-24T20:00:00
Updated: 2024-08-06T23:00:34.000Z
Reserved: 2011-06-15T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2011-2484
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NVD
Status : Modified
Published: 2011-06-24T20:55:04.013
Modified: 2024-11-21T01:28:22.793
Link: CVE-2011-2484
Redhat