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kernel: mm: mem allocated invisible to oom_kill() when not attached to any threads

🗓️ 13 Jan 2011 10:33:00Reported by RedHatType 
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Kernel memory hidden from the out of memory killer until attached; before version 2.6.37, exec did not reveal argument and environment stack use, enabling denial of service.

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25 Jun 2026 10:37Current
6.1Medium risk
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CVSS 24.9
EPSS0.0091
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