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>> Linux Kernel "minix_bmap()" Data Stream Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability
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A vulnerability has been identified in Linux Kernel, which could be exploited by malicious users to cause a denial of service. This flaw is due to an error in the "minix_bmap()" function when handling corrupted data streams, which could be exploited by local attackers to crash a vulnerable system via a malicious minix filesystem image, creating a denial of service condition.
Affected Products
Linux Kernel versions 2.6.x
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.6.24 :
http://www.kernel.org
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4613
Credits
Vulnerability reported by LMH
ChangeLog
2006-11-20 : Initial release
2008-01-28 : Updated Solution
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