CVE-2011-4917 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2011-4917?

CVE-2011-4917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel through 3.1 there is an information disclosure issue via /proc/stat.

Q: How severe is CVE-2011-4917?

CVE-2011-4917 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel through 3.1 there is an information disclosure issue via /proc/stat.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/340ExploitMailing ListPatch
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/28/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/340ExploitMailing ListPatch
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/28/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-4917?

CVE-2011-4917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel through 3.1 there is an information disclosure issue via /proc/stat.

How severe is CVE-2011-4917?

CVE-2011-4917 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-2011-4917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.