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CVE-2012-0028

The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to c…

Impact

The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.27.62
Versions 2.6.27, 2.6.27.1, 2.6.27.2, 2.6.27.3, 2.6.27.4

Weakness classification

CWE-264

References