CVE-2011-2183
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CVE-2011-2183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the scan_get_next_rmap_item function in mm/ksm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.3, when Kernel SamePage Merging (KSM) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in the scan_get_next_rmap_item function in mm/ksm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.3, when Kernel SamePage Merging (KSM) is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.39.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.39 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.39.1 |
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