low2.1
CVE-2002-1963
Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) …
Impact
Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by opening 10 setuid binaries.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | Versions 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.4.6 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281100
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9515.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281359
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5178
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281100
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9515.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281359
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5178