REDHAT-BUG-975406
First published: Tue Jun 18 2013(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the way do_filp_open() function in the Linux kernel handled cleanup in case write access to a mount was denied. A local unprivileged user with acces to a read-only mount could use this flaw to crash the system. This issue affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 only. Upstream is not affected. Acknowledgements: This issue was discovered by Mateusz Guzik of Red Hat.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-975406?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-975406 is considered important as it can lead to system crashes by unprivileged users.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-975406?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-975406, users should apply the available updates or patches from Red Hat.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-975406?
Only users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 are affected by the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-975406.
What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-975406?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-975406 can allow a local unprivileged user to crash the system.
What function is related to REDHAT-BUG-975406?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-975406 is related to the do_filp_open() function in the Linux kernel.
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