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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Published : 2009-03-09 21:30
Updated : 2024-02-04 17:33
NVD link : CVE-2009-0859
Mitre link : CVE-2009-0859
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2009-0859
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation