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CVE-2011-4110

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2011-4110 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel oops) via vectors related to a user-defined key and "updating a negative key into a fully instantiated key.". EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel oops) via vectors related to a user-defined key and "updating a negative key into a fully instantiated key."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4110?
The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel oops) via vectors related to a user-defined key and "updating a negative key into a fully instantiated key."
How severe is CVE-2011-4110?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4110 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4110?
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Source: NVD / NIST