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.
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11329
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42273
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=326251
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2222/references
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29083
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0211.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31246
http://secunia.com/advisories/30110
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000023.html