CVE-2011-2909

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2011-2909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The do_devinfo_ioctl function in drivers/staging/comedi/comedi_fops.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a copy of a short string.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The do_devinfo_ioctl function in drivers/staging/comedi/comedi_fops.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a copy of a short string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.0.44
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0Rc1
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
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.34
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.35
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.36
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.37
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.38
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.39
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.40
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.41
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.42
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.43

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2909?
The do_devinfo_ioctl function in drivers/staging/comedi/comedi_fops.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a copy of a short string.
How severe is CVE-2011-2909?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2909?
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