CVE-2011-1017
UnknownEPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1017 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.37.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43716Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43738Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txtPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43716Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43738Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txtPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1017?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.
How severe is CVE-2011-1017?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1017 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1017?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2011
- CVE-2011-1011The seunshare_mount function in sandbox/seunshare.c in seuns…
- CVE-2011-1012The ldm_parse_vmdb function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Li…
- CVE-2011-1013Integer signedness error in the drm_modeset_ctl function in …
- CVE-2011-1014Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultI…
- CVE-2011-1015The is_cgi method in CGIHTTPServer.py in the CGIHTTPServer m…
- CVE-2011-1016The Radeon GPU drivers in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5…
- CVE-2011-1018logwatch.pl in Logwatch 7.3.6 allows remote attackers to exe…
- CVE-2011-1019The dev_load function in net/core/dev.c in the Linux kernel …
- CVE-2011-1020The proc filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.3…
- CVE-2011-1021drivers/acpi/debugfs.c in the Linux kernel before 3.0 allows…
- CVE-2011-1022The cgre_receive_netlink_msg function in daemon/cgrulesengd.…
- CVE-2011-1023The Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) subsystem in the Linux k…
Are you affected by CVE-2011-1017?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
