CVE-2002-1914

Description

dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock() to lock the /etc/dumpdates file.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-667

References

• http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/283033
• http://secunia.com/advisories/21520
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-156.htm
• http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9632.php
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-583.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5264