Vulnerability Description
The linux-2.4.21-mlock.patch in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 does not properly maintain the mlock page count when one process unlocks pages that belong to another process, which allows local users to mlock more memory than specified by the rlimit.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=108087017610947&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13769
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126411
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=108087017610947&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13769
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126411
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0491?
CVE-2004-0491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The linux-2.4.21-mlock.patch in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 does not properly maintain the mlock page count when one process unlocks pages that belong to another process, which allows local users to ml...
How severe is CVE-2004-0491?
CVE-2004-0491 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.