VulnerabilityModified
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…
MEDIUM 4.9EPSS 0.39%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.39%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
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 2.0
- 4.9 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
- EPSS
- 0.39% probability · 32th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-399
- Affected
- linux/linux kernel
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
References
- http://lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1Mailing List, Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2Mailing List, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715436Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150VDB Entry
- http://lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1Mailing List, Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2Mailing List, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715436Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150VDB Entry
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.