CVE-2011-2498

Medium

Description

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedFeb 20, 2020
First seenFeb 20, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel2.6.39 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel2.3.36 ≤ v < 2.6.392.6.39
canonical ubuntu_linux11.04, 12.04—

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CVE-2011-2498 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar