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nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.

oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10298

nls_ascii.c in Linux before 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.

Family:
unix
Status:
ACCEPTED
Platform(s):
  • Oracle Linux 4
  • CentOS Linux 4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
Class:
vulnerability
Reference(s):
  • CVE-2005-0177
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