SystemTap contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when parsing 'Debugging With Attributed Record Formats' (DWARF) expressions, which causes a kernel panic resulting in a loss of availability for the system.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Authentication Required
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, a patch has been released in the GIT repository to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.
