The do_mmap_pgoff function in mm/nommu.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.6, when the CPU lacks a memory management unit, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via an application that attempts to allocate a large amount of memory.
Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.
Login to generate AI explanation10 reference(s) from NVD