CVE-2007-5001

Description

Linux kernel before 2.4.21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via asynchronous input or output on a FIFO special file.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-399

References

• http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000023.html
• http://osvdb.org/44987
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30110
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31246
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0211.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29083