Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6955
Revision Date:2014-01-20Version:6
Title:Linux Kernel 'fuse_direct_io()' Invalid Pointer Dereference Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description:The fuse_direct_io function in fs/fuse/file.c in the fuse subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc7 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and OOPS) via vectors possibly related to a memory-consumption attack.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2009-4021
Platform(s):VMWare ESX Server 4.0
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Definition Synopsis
  • VMware ESX Server 4.0 is installed
  • AND Patch ESX400-201005401-SG is not installed
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