CVE-2006-1862

The virtual memory implementation in Linux kernel 2.6.x allows local users to cause a denial of service panic by running lsof a large number of times in a way that produces a heavy system load...

CVE-2006-1862

The CVE-2006-1862 vulnerability affects the Linux kernel 2.6.x virtual memory implementation. It enables a local user to cause a denial of service (panic) by repeatedly running lsof, which can generate a heavy system load. Related advisories (RHSA-2006:0493 / CESA-2006:0493) document this issue a...