The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux / linux_kernel | 2.3.36 | 2.6.39 |
| canonical / ubuntu_linux | 11.04 | 11.04.x |
| canonical / ubuntu_linux | 12.04 | 12.04.x |