CVE-2006-0742

The die_if_kernel function in arch/ia64/kernel/unaligned.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.15.6, possibly when compiled with certain versions of gcc, has the "noreturn" attribute set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by causing user faults on Itanium systems.

Date published : 2006-03-09

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16993

http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-180.htm