Buffer overflow in the util_path_encode function in udev/lib/libudev-util.c in udev before 1.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (service outage) via vectors that trigger a call with crafted arguments.
Affected Platforms
Canonical Ubuntu LinuxUdev Project UdevFedoraproject FedoraSuse Linux Enterprise DebuginfoSuse Linux Enterprise DesktopDebian Debian LinuxOpensuse OpensuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server