The arch_get_unmapped_area function in mmap.c in the PaX patches for Linux kernel 2.6, when Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| the_pax_team / pax_linux | 2.6.5 | 2.6.5.x |
| gentoo / linux | 1.4 | 1.4.x |