Linux Kernel MMap Invalid Memory Region Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Linux Kernel MMap Invalid Memory Region Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Ubuntu has released advisory (USN-137-1) and fixes to address this and another vulnerability. Customers are advised to peruse the referenced advisory for further information in regards to obtaining and applying an appropriate update.

RedHat has released security advisory RHSA-2005:514-44 addressing this issue for their Desktop and Enterprise editions. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.

Debian GNU/Linux has released advisory DSA 922-1, along with fixes to address multiple kernel issues. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: vuldb@securityfocus.com <mailto:vuldb@securityfocus.com>.