Linux Kernel "perf_event_mmap()" Local Denial of Service Issue

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The Linux kernel is exposed to a local denial of service issue. This issue occurs because mmap events can free "vma" inappropriately through "perf_event_mmap()" calls in the "mprotect()" function.

Ref: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44861

10.47.4 - CVE: CVE-2010-4169
Platform: Linux