Linux Kernel "inotify_init()" Memory Leak Local Denial of Service

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The Linux kernel is exposed to a local denial of service issue. Specifically, the issue occurs due to a memory leak in the "inotify_init()" system call of the "fs/notify/inotify/inotify_user.c" file.

Ref: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45036

10.49.5 - CVE: Not Available
Platform: Linux