OSVDB ID: 12838

Title: Linux Kernel mlockall() RLIMIT_MEMLOCK Bypass

Info

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

Linux

 2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.8
2.4.9
2.4.10
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2.4.15
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2.4.20
2.4.21
2.4.22
2.4.23
2.4.24
2.4.25
2.4.26
2.4.27
2.4.28
2.6
2.6.1
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2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.6.8
2.6.9
2.6.10

References

Credit
  • Brad Spengler - spenderBrand New Doo Doogrsecurity.net - grsecurity


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