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The Linux kernel package 3.16.0-28 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS mishandles a series of mmap system calls for /dev/zero with different starting addresses, with a stated impact of "allowing for a local user to possibly gain root access," aka an "inode integer overflow."

** REJECT **  DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER.  ConsultIDs: none.  Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA.  Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue.  Notes: none.

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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141930/Linux-3.16.0-28-Integer-Overflow.html [No Types Assigned]

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