CVE-2011-2479
Medium
Description
The Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly create transparent huge pages in response to a MAP_PRIVATE mmap system call on /dev/zero, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMar 1, 2013
First seenMar 1, 2013
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.39 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.39 | 2.6.39 |
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