12838 : Linux Kernel mlockall() RLIMIT_MEMLOCK Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-01-11

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: Location Unknown
Attack Type: 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

Linux Kernel Organization, Inc.	Linux	2.4
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References

Related OSVDB ID: 12835 12836 12837
Secunia Advisory ID: 13784 17002
CVE ID: 2005-0179 (see also: NVD)
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-01/0225.html
Vendor URL: http://www.kernel.org/
RedHat RHSA: RHSA-2005:663

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Brad Spengler - spendergrsecurity.net - grsecurity

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 2.1
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-06-03 | Disagree?

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