CVE-2005-0937

Some futex functions in futex.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x perform getuser calls while holding the mmapsem semaphore, which could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in dopagefault by triggering getuser faults while another thread is executing mmap or other functions...

PT-2005-1964 · Linux +1 · Linux Kernel +1

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions 2.6.x Description: The issue is related to some futex functions in futex.c, which perform get user calls while holding the mmap sem semaphore. This could allow local users to cause a deadlock condition in do page fault b...