Description
fs/direct-io.c in the dio subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 does not properly zero out the dio struct, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS), as demonstrated by a certain fio test.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1653-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-6680 | fs/direct-io.c in the dio subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 does not properly zero out the dio struct, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS), as demonstrated by a certain fio test. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-659-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T16:18:20.489Z
Reserved: 2008-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2007-6716
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-09-04T17:41:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2007-6716
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN