CVE-2011-2493
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CVE-2011-2493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly initialize a certain error-report data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly initialize a certain error-report data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem.
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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 |
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