Description
The shm_get_stat function in ipc/shm.c in the shm subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.5, when CONFIG_SHMEM is disabled, misinterprets the data type of an inode, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an SHM_INFO shmctl call, as demonstrated by running the ipcs program.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1787-1 | New Linux 2.6.24 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1794-1 | New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1800-1 | New Linux 2.6.26 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2009-0856 | The shm_get_stat function in ipc/shm.c in the shm subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.5, when CONFIG_SHMEM is disabled, misinterprets the data type of an inode, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an SHM_INFO shmctl call, as demonstrated by running the ipcs program. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-751-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-752-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T04:48:52.590Z
Reserved: 2009-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-0859
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-03-09T21:30:00.343
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2009-0859
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN