Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.3.36, < 2.6.39 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=130923704824984&w=2Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2498.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2498Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/1167-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/ubuntu-USN-1383-1Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=130923704824984&w=2Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2498.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2498Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/1167-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/ubuntu-USN-1383-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2498?
CVE-2011-2498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.
How severe is CVE-2011-2498?
CVE-2011-2498 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-2011-2498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.