# CVE-2002-1319: The Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier, and 2.5.x, when running on x86 systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Linux kernel 2.4.20 and earlier, and 2.5.x, when running on x86 systems, allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) via the emulation mode, which does not properly clear TF and NT EFLAGs.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103714004623587&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10576
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000553
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103737292709297&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-264.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6115
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-262.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-263.html

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