# CVE-2002-1380: Linux kernel 2.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using the mmap() function with a PROT\_READ parameter to access

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Linux kernel 2.2.x allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using the mmap() function with a PROT_READ parameter to access non-readable memory pages through the /proc/pid/mem interface.

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-336
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-088.html
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2976.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6420
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:039
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10884
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/misc/2002/TSL-2002-0083-kernel.asc.txt
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22105

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