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Linux Kernel = 3.14.2, 3.11-9, 4.0.0-4.0.9, 4.1.1-4.1.10, 4.2.1-4.2.3 Memory Consumption Denial of Service

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 802015

Synopsis

The specific kernel version that the client is running is vulnerable to a memory consumption denial of service.

Description

Linux Kernel contains a flaw in the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem that is triggered during the handling of GEM objects. This may allow a context-dependent attacker to consume memory resources, causing the system to become unresponsive.

Solution

We are not currently aware of a solution for this vulnerability.

See Also

https://www.kernel.org/

https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=60533

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 802015

Published: 8/31/2016

Vulnerability Information

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-7445