Description
A regression error in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel 4GB/4GB split patch omits an "access check," which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 4 | kernel +6 | 2.6.9-5.0.3.EL | RHSA-2005:092 |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2005:092 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
References
- 12599 vdb-entry
- red-hat-regression-dos(20618) vdb-entry
- RHSA-2005:092 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10425 vdb-entry signature