BSA-2017-374
21391
27 October 2017
25 August 2017
Closed
High
7.2
N/A
CVE-2010-2240
Summary
Security Advisory ID : BSA-2017-374
Component : Linux Kernel
Revision : 2.0: Interim
The do_anonymous_page function in mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.52, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.19, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.4, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.2 does not properly separate the stack and the heap, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by writing to the bottom page of a shared memory segment, as demonstrated by a memory-exhaustion attack against the X.Org X server.
Affected ProductsBrocade is investigating its product lines to determine which products may be affected by this vulnerability and the impact on each affected product.
Products Confirmed Not VulnerableBrocade Fabric OS, Brocade NetIron OS, Brocade ServerIron ADX, Brocade SLX-OS, and Brocade Workflow Composer are confirmed not affected by this vulnerability.
WorkaroundThere are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Revision History
Version | Change | Date |
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1.0 | Initial Publication | August 25, 2017 |
2.0 | Updated to address ADX & WC | October 27, 2017 |