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.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- PaX 2.6 Kernel Patch - Denial of Service EDB-24078 · dos · May 3, 2004 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 20040509 PaX DoS proof-of-concept mailing-list
- pax-aslr-enabled-dos(16037) vdb-entry
- http://pax.grsecurity.net/
- 20040502 PaX Linux Kernel 2.6 Patches DoS Advisory mailing-list
- GLSA-200407-02 vendor-advisory
- 10264 vdb-entry