Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly create transparent huge pages in response to a MAP_PRIVATE mmap system call on /dev/zero, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/20/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=714761Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/78f11a255749d09025f54d4e2df4fbcb031530eExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/20/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=714761Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/78f11a255749d09025f54d4e2df4fbcb031530eExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2479?
CVE-2011-2479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly create transparent huge pages in response to a MAP_PRIVATE mmap system call on /dev/zero, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system...
How severe is CVE-2011-2479?
CVE-2011-2479 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.