Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7608
Revision Date:2014-01-20Version:6
Title:Linux Kernel 'pipe.c' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description:Multiple race conditions in fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32-rc6 allow local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or gain privileges by attempting to open an anonymous pipe via a /proc/*/fd/ pathname.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2009-3547
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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