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CVE-2011-2494

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2011-2494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive I/O statistics by sending taskstats commands to a netlink socket, as demonstrated by discovering the length of another user's password.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive I/O statistics by sending taskstats commands to a netlink socket, as demonstrated by discovering the length of another user's password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.0.34
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.5
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.6
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.7
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.8
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.9
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.10
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.11
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.12
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.13
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.14
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.15
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.16
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.17
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.18
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.19
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.20
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.21
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.22
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.23
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.24
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.25
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.26
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.27
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.28
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.29
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.30
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.31
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.32
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.33

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2494?
kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive I/O statistics by sending taskstats commands to a netlink socket, as demonstrated by discovering the length of another user's password.
How severe is CVE-2011-2494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2494?
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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Source: NVD / NIST