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David Herrmann

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Vulnerabilities · 1
PT-2016-5202
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2016-02-24
Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2016-2550
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions** Linux kernel versions prior to 4.5 **Description** The issue allows local users to bypass file-descriptor limits, causing a denial of service due to memory consumption. This is achieved by leveraging incorrect tracking of descriptor ownership and sending each descriptor over a UNIX socket before closing it. **Recommendations** For versions prior to 4.5, update to version 4.5 or later to resolve the issue.