CVE-2011-2498
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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