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REDHAT-BUG-549400

First published: Mon Dec 21 2009(Updated: )

Created <span class=""><a href="attachment.cgi?id=379640" name="attach_379640" title="">attachment 379640</a> <a href="attachment.cgi?id=379640&amp;action=edit" title="">[details]</a></span> Program to panic the kernel via fuse Description of problem: There is a problem in the ioctl handler in the fuse kernel code that causes a panic under some circumstances. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): fuse-2.8.1-1.fc11.i586 kernel-2.6.30.9-102.fc11.i586 How reproducible: Run the attached program on a fuse filesystem. The kernel should panic. Additional info: This seems to have been fixed upstream already: <a href="http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commitdiff;h=0bd87182d3ab18a32a8e9175d3f68754c58e3432">http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commitdiff;h=0bd87182d3ab18a32a8e9175d3f68754c58e3432</a> I've checked the 'security' bugzilla bit as it's easy for a regular user to bring the machine down with this.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Fuse
Red Hat Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-549400?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-549400 is high due to its potential to panic the kernel.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-549400?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-549400, you should apply the latest updates provided by Red Hat for the affected software.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-549400?

    REDHAT-BUG-549400 affects the Red Hat FUSE and Red Hat Linux kernel.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-549400 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-549400 may be exploitable remotely if an attacker can send malicious requests to the system.

  • What could happen if REDHAT-BUG-549400 is not addressed?

    If REDHAT-BUG-549400 is not addressed, it could lead to system instability and unexpected crashes.

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