Description
The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1428-2 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1481-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-5475 | The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-558-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-574-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-578-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T15:31:59.003Z
Reserved: 2007-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2007-5500
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Status : Modified
Published: 2007-11-20T02:46:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2007-5500
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN