CVE-2011-2498

Name: CVE-2011-2498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-20T04:15:10.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2498 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.3.36, < 2.6.39
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	11.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04

References

http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=130923704824984&w=2Third Party Advisory
https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2498.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2498Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/1167-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/ubuntu-USN-1383-1Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=130923704824984&w=2Third Party Advisory
https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2498.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2498Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/1167-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/ubuntu-USN-1383-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2498?

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.

How severe is CVE-2011-2498?

CVE-2011-2498 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2498?

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-2011-2498?

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Source: NVD / NIST