CVE-2011-2484

The add_del_listener function in kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and earlier does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption), and bypass the OOM Killer, via a crafted application.

CVSS v2.0 4.9 MEDIUM

4.9^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
http://lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605	Patch
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2	Mailing List Patch
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1	Mailing List Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715436	Issue Tracking
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150	VDB Entry

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Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2011-06-24 13:55

Updated : 2020-07-27 15:41

NVD link : CVE-2011-2484

Mitre link : CVE-2011-2484

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CWE

CWE-399

Resource Management Errors

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Products Affected

linux

linux_kernel

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