CVE-2011-1017

Name: CVE-2011-1017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-01T23:00:03.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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/archive/1/516615/100/0/threadedNot Applicable
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/archive/1/516615/100/0/threadedNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1017?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST