REDHAT-BUG-652957
First published: Sat Nov 13 2010(Updated: )
By submitting certain I/O requests with 0 length, a local user could cause a kernel panic. Proposed patch: <a href="http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/axboe/linux-2.6-block.git;a=commit;h=9284bcf4e335e5f18a8bc7b26461c33ab60d0689">http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/axboe/linux-2.6-block.git;a=commit;h=9284bcf4e335e5f18a8bc7b26461c33ab60d0689</a> Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Dan Rosenberg for reporting this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Linux |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/axboe/linux-2.6-block.git;a=commit;h=9284bcf4e335e5f18a8bc7b26461c33ab60d0689
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0330.html
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/9284bcf4e335e5f18a8bc7b26461c33ab60d0689
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4163
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4668
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=652957
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-652957?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-652957 is considered high due to potential kernel panic caused by zero-length I/O requests.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-652957?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-652957, you should apply the recommended patch provided by Red Hat.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-652957?
Local users of the Red Hat Linux kernel are affected by REDHAT-BUG-652957.
What causes REDHAT-BUG-652957?
REDHAT-BUG-652957 is caused by the submission of certain I/O requests with a length of zero.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-652957?
As of now, there are no documented workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-652957 other than applying the patch.
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