CVE-2011-1593
Medium
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 3, 2011
First seenMay 3, 2011
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.38.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.38.4 | 2.6.38.4 |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_aus | 5.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_eus | 5.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 5.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 8.04 | — |
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