Race Condition in Linux Kernel on Multiprocessor Systems
CVE-2005-0001
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Key Information:
- Vendor
Linux
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 May 2005
What is CVE-2005-0001?
A race condition exists in the page fault handler of the Linux Kernel, specifically impacting versions 2.2.x through 2.2.7, 2.4 up to 2.4.29, and 2.6 up to 2.6.10. When the kernel is run on multiprocessor hardware, local users can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code. This is achievable when multiple threads share the same virtual memory space, leading to simultaneous requests for stack expansion. Proper mitigation strategies are essential to safeguard systems from potential exploits driven by this vulnerability.