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CVE-2002-1963

Low
2.1/10

Summary

Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.19 sets root's NR_RESERVED_FILES limit to 10 files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by opening 10 setuid binaries.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL

References

Advisory Timeline

  • Published