kernel: tight loop and no preemption can cause system stall

The Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a certain clock-update optimization, which allows local users to cause a denial of service system hang via an application that executes code in a loop...

PT-2012-1932 · Linux +2 · Linux Kernel +2

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.37 Description: The issue is related to a certain clock-update optimization that is not properly implemented, allowing local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a system hang. This can be achiev...