CVE-2011-1083
Medium
Description
The epoll implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier does not properly traverse a tree of epoll file descriptors, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU 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
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 2.6.37.2 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_desktop | 11 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_server | 11 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 6.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 6.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 6.0 | — |
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