12838 : Linux Kernel mlockall() RLIMIT_MEMLOCK Bypass
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Last Modified

10 months ago

Percent Complete

95%

Disclosure

Jan 11, 2005

Discovery

Dec 15, 2004

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

The Linux kernel contains a flaw related to the mlockall() function that may allow an attacker to bypass unspecified system restrictions. No further details have been provided.

Classification

Location: Unknown Location
Attack Type: Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Linus Torvalds
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Linux
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  • Brad Spengler - spenderBrand New Doo Doogrsecurity.net - grsecurity

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