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CVE-2005-1913

The Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a non group-leader thread executing a different program…

Impact

The Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a non group-leader thread executing a different program than was pending in itimer, which causes the signal to be delivered to the old group-leader task, which does not exist.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Versions 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4, 2.6.5

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