Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.38.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Aus | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://groups.google.com/group/fa.linux.kernel/msg/4a28ecb7f755a88d?dmode=sourceExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/19/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/20/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44164Third Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025420Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47497Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697822Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1593?
CVE-2011-1593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (...
How severe is CVE-2011-1593?
CVE-2011-1593 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-2011-1593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.