CVE-2011-1182
UnknownEPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1182 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kernel/signal.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to spoof the uid and pid of a signal sender via a sigqueueinfo system call.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
kernel/signal.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to spoof the uid and pid of a signal sender via a sigqueueinfo system call.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Aus | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690028Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da48524eb20662618854bb3df2db01fc65f3070cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690028Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da48524eb20662618854bb3df2db01fc65f3070cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1182?
kernel/signal.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to spoof the uid and pid of a signal sender via a sigqueueinfo system call.
How severe is CVE-2011-1182?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1182 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1182?
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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