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Linux Kernel Choose_New_Parent Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability. This issue is due to a design error in the 'choose_new_parent' function.

This vulnerability allows local users to cause a kernel panic, denying further service to legitimate users.

This issue affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.11.12.







 

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