The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Summary | The wait_task_stopped function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23.8 checks a TASK_TRACED bit instead of an exit_state value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. |
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Published : 2007-11-20 02:46
Updated : 2024-02-28 11:01
NVD link : CVE-2007-5500
Mitre link : CVE-2007-5500
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-5500
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE