Vulnerability Description
mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation of a transparent huge page (THP) during the existence of a temporary stack for an exec system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.38-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46442Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.38-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46442Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0999?
CVE-2011-0999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation of a transparent huge page (THP) during the existence of a temporary stack for an exec system call, which allows local ...
How severe is CVE-2011-0999?
CVE-2011-0999 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0999?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.