CVE-2004-1983

Low

Description

The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductGentoo Linux
PublishedMay 2, 2004
First seenMay 2, 2004

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gentoo linux1.4—
the_pax_team pax_linux2.6.5—

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