nls_ascii.c in Linux prior to 2.6.8.1 uses an incorrect table size, which allows malicious users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a buffer overflow.
Synopsis
kernel security update
Type/Severity
Security Advisory: Important
Topic
Updated kernel packages that fix several security issues are now availablefor Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4This update has been rated as having important security impact by the RedHat Security Response Team
Description
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