CVE-2011-0431

Name: CVE-2011-0431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-02-19T01:00:03.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The afs_linux_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle errors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The afs_linux_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle errors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.7
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.12
Openafs	Openafs	1.4.14

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/43371Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43407Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2168
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46428
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025095
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0410Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0411Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43371Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43407Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2168
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46428
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025095
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0410Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0411Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0431?

How severe is CVE-2011-0431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0431?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST