+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #148862 +++ Read the description of this issue at http://www.gelato.unsw.edu.au/linux-ia64/0409/11073.html A patch for 2.6 was committed: http://lia64.bkbits.net:8080/linux-ia64-release-2.6.11/cset@41f2d1eePludGYyb1yOmGaW6Iois8Q Impact looks like it is a unprivileged DoS at least, possibly more. Currently embargoed, no date set.
Created attachment 113340 [details] patch to prevent ia64 ptrace crash
Not needed for RHEL4. This bug only occurs if CONFIG_AUDIT=n
Created attachment 113343 [details] test case to recreate bug This bug is re-createable with the above test case (provided by intel) on all of our RHEL4 kernels, GA through the cvs head.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-420.html