Vulnerability Description
The m_stop function in fs/proc/task_mmu.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger an m_start error.
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 | < 2.6.39 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747848Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/76597cd31470fa130784c78fadb4dab2e624a72PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747848Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/76597cd31470fa130784c78fadb4dab2e624a72PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3637?
CVE-2011-3637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The m_stop function in fs/proc/task_mmu.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger an m_start error.
How severe is CVE-2011-3637?
CVE-2011-3637 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-2011-3637?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.