Linux Kernel 3.9 – Local denial of service
A flaw was found in the core ext4, which allow a local user with the CAP_SYS_RESOURCE privilege to cause a denial of service. To trigger this flaw, the user need a specific privilege, that why th risk is very low.Description
A flaw was found in the core ext4, which allow a local user with the CAP_SYS_RESOURCE privilege to cause a denial of service. To trigger this flaw, the user need a specific privilege, that why the risk is very low.
Classification
Location : Local Access Required Attack
Type : Denial of Service
Version : Kernel 3.9
Impact : System crash
Risk : Very low
Solution : Patch / RCS
Disclosure : Vendor Verified
Reference Patch : commit b302ef2d3c73d8a07ed2f0679ce35f00b6dcacef Fixed : Kernel 3.10