The binfmt functionality in the Linux kernel, when "memory overcommit" is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) via a malformed a.out binary.
Affected Platforms
Redhat Enterprise LinuxRedhat Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat Linux Advanced WorkstationRedhat Fedora CoreTrustix Secure LinuxTurbolinux Turbolinux ServerLinux Linux KernelSuse Suse Linux