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CVE-2005-3857

The time_out_leases function in locks.c for Linux kernel before 2.6.15-rc3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel log message consumption) by …

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

The time_out_leases function in locks.c for Linux kernel before 2.6.15-rc3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel log message consumption) by causing a large number of broken leases, which is recorded to the log using the printk function.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.15
Versions 2.6.0, 2.6.1, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4

Weakness classification

CWE-399

References