Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.22
There is a security hole in all versions of linux-2.6 distributed by Ubuntu,
including Feisty's and Gutsy's kernels.
The attached exploit code can be used to test if a kernel is vulnerable, it
starts a root shell.
NOTE: This exploit is suspected to also cause a DoS against Xen.
** Affects: linux-source-2.6.22 (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Affects: linux-source-2.6.24 (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Affects: linux (Debian)
Importance: Unknown
Status: Unknown
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mmap() local root exploit (via sys_vmsplice)
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/190591
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