Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the "alignment check exception handling" in Ubuntu 5.10, 6.06 LTS, and 6.10 for the PowerPC (PPC) allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors.
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.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.1 | kernel-source-2.4.27 | 2.4.27-10sarge5 | DSA-1237-1 |
| Debian 3.1 | kernel-source-2.6.8 | 2.6.8-16sarge6 | DSA-1233-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-1237-1 kernel-source-2.4.27 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-1233-1 kernel-source-2.6.8 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026