PT-2001-1037 · Red Hat+1 · Red Hat+1
Published
2001-02-08
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Updated
2008-09-05
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CVE-2001-1273
CVSS v2.0
4.6
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 2.2.17-14
Red Hat Linux kernel versions 2.2.17 and earlier
Description
The issue allows local users to cause a denial of service, potentially leading to a system halt. It may also lead to violations of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The exploitation of the issue can be performed locally.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 2.2.17-14, update to version 2.2.17-14 or later to resolve the issue.
For Red Hat Linux kernel versions 2.2.17 and earlier, update to a version later than 2.2.17 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat