Vulnerability Description
The osf_wait4 function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform uses an incorrect pointer, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a certain integer value to kernel memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.39.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.4
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/15/7
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/21c5977a836e399fc710ff2c5367845ed5c2527ExploitPatch
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.4
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/15/7
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/21c5977a836e399fc710ff2c5367845ed5c2527ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2211?
CVE-2011-2211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The osf_wait4 function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform uses an incorrect pointer, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a cert...
How severe is CVE-2011-2211?
CVE-2011-2211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.