## Description

Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
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## Affected Products

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.37

## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523
  Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156
  Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523
  Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

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