CVE-2011-1479

Name: CVE-2011-1479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-21T23:55:02.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in the inotify subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2010-4250.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in the inotify subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2010-4250.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.38.8
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.38.7

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1479?

How severe is CVE-2011-1479?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1479?

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Source: NVD / NIST