CVE-2011-1012
Medium
Description
The ldm_parse_vmdb function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc6-git6 does not validate the VBLK size value in the VMDB structure in an LDM partition table, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and OOPS) via a crafted partition table.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMar 1, 2011
First seenMar 1, 2011
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.38 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.38, 2.6.38 | 2.6.38 |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 8.04 | — |
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