CVE-2011-1017

High

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMar 1, 2011
First seenMar 1, 2011

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel2.6.37.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 2.6.37.22.6.37.2
canonical ubuntu_linux8.04—

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