CVE-2011-1083

Name: CVE-2011-1083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-04-04T12:27:57.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The epoll implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier does not properly traverse a tree of epoll file descriptors, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted application that makes epoll_create and epoll_ctl system calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The epoll implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier does not properly traverse a tree of epoll file descriptors, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted application that makes epoll_create and epoll_ctl system calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.37.2	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp1
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	Sp1
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—

References

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1105744Broken Link
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1105888Broken Link
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1106686Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/2Mailing List, Patch
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0862.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43522Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48115Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48410Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48898Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48964Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/71265Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=681578Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1105744Broken Link
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1105888Broken Link
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1106686Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/02/2Mailing List, Patch
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0862.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43522Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48115Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48410Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48898Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48964Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/71265Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=681578Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1083?

How severe is CVE-2011-1083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1083?

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