CVE-2011-1082
Medium
Description
fs/eventpoll.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 places epoll file descriptors within other epoll data structures without properly checking for (1) closed loops or (2) deep chains, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock or stack memory consumption) via a crafted application that makes epoll_create and epoll_ctl system calls.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedApr 4, 2011
First seenApr 4, 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 |
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