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Linux Kernel PTrace NULL Pointer Dereference Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

This issue occurs because of a NULL-pointer dereference in certain 'ptrace' operations.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected kernel, denying service to legitimate users.







 

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