CVE-2011-1593
UnknownEPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1593 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.38.4 |
| 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 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/fa.linux.kernel/msg/4a28ecb7f755a88d?dmode=sourceExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/19/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/20/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44164Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697822Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66876Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://groups.google.com/group/fa.linux.kernel/msg/4a28ecb7f755a88d?dmode=sourceExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/19/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/20/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44164Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697822Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66876Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1593?
Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.
How severe is CVE-2011-1593?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1593 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1593?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2011-1593?
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