CVE-2009-1388

kernel: do_coredump() vs ptrace_start() deadlock

Published Jul 5, 2009 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ptrace_start function in kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.18 does not properly handle simultaneous execution of the do_coredump function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) via vectors involving the ptrace system call and a coredumping thread.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:13 AM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 5, 2009, 4:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:07 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 2, 2009, 12:00 AM