CVE-2004-1983 | Linux Kernel 2.6 Address Space Layout Randomization mmap.c arch_get_unmapped_area infinite loop (EDB-24078 / Nessus ID 14535)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function arch_get_unmapped_area of the file mmap.c of the component Address Space Layout Randomization. The manipulation leads to infinite loop.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1983. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.