CVE-2002-1380

N/A Unknown

Published: December 23, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Linux kernel 2.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using the mmap() function with a PROT_READ parameter to access non-readable memory pages through the /proc/pid/mem interface.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-336

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2976.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:039

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-088.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6420

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.trustix.net/errata/misc/2002/TSL-2002-0083-kernel.asc.txt

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10884

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-336