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Linux kernel 2.6.17 and other versions before 2.6.22 does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.
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Linux kernel 2.6.17 and other versions before 2.6.22 does not check when a user attempts to set RLIMIT_CPU to 0 until after the change is made which allows local users to bypass intended resource limits.
Family:
unix
Status:
ACCEPTED
Platform(s):
- CentOS Linux 5
- Oracle Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Class:
vulnerability
Reference(s):
- CVE-2008-1294
Product(s):