Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the oom_badness function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8 on 64-bit platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or process termination) by using a certain large amount of memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.1.8 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1.8PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750399ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/56c6a8a4aadca809e04276eabe5552935c51387ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1.8PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750399ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/56c6a8a4aadca809e04276eabe5552935c51387ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4097?
CVE-2011-4097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the oom_badness function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8 on 64-bit platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or process termin...
How severe is CVE-2011-4097?
CVE-2011-4097 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-2011-4097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.