# CVE-2009-4271: The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 on the x86\_64 and amd64 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a 32-bit

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-03-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Linux kernel 2.6.9 through 2.6.17 on the x86_64 and amd64 platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a 32-bit application that calls mprotect on its Virtual Dynamic Shared Object (VDSO) page and then triggers a segmentation fault.

## What to do

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## References

- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=548876
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0146.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/17/1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10248

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