gsd-2006-6921
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
Unspecified versions of the Linux kernel allow local users to cause a denial of service (unrecoverable zombie process) via a program with certain instructions that prevent init from properly reaping a child whose parent has died.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2006-6921


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      "publishedDate": "2007-01-12T23:28Z"
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