Re: linux kernel local crash seen on slashdot

["Dave Monnier, IT Security Office, Indiana University" <dmonnier () iu edu>]

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Stefan SF wrote:
> Not really,
>
> but you could activate PaX which prevents the exploit!
>
> ....hth...
>
> Stefan

The vulnerability mentioned in the topic affects PaX enabled kernels as
well.

Cheers,
- -Dave

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|  Lead Security Engineer, Information Technology Security Office    |
|  Office of the VP for Information Technology, Indiana University   |
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