CVE-2009-4271

kernel: 32bit process on 64bit system can trigger a kernel panic

Published Mar 19, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 on the x86_64 and amd64 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a 32-bit application that calls mprotect on its Virtual Dynamic Shared Object (VDSO) page and then triggers a segmentation fault.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-4239 The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 on the x86_64 and amd64 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a 32-bit application that calls mprotect on its Virtual Dynamic Shared Object (VDSO) page and then triggers a segmentation fault.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-947-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 6:54 AM
Reserved
Dec 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 19, 2010, 7:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:13 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Mar 16, 2010, 12:00 AM