Denial of Service Vulnerability in Linux Kernel by The SCM Layer
CVE-2004-1016
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What is CVE-2004-1016?
The scm_send function within the SCM layer of the Linux kernel versions 2.4.x up to 2.4.28 and 2.6.x up to 2.6.9 can be exploited by local users. By sending crafted auxiliary messages to the sendmsg function, the users can create a deadlock condition that results in a denial of service, effectively causing the system to hang. It is crucial for system administrators to understand the risk posed by this vulnerability and apply the relevant security patches.
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