CVE-2011-4621
Medium
Description
The Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a certain clock-update optimization, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an application that executes code in a loop.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 17, 2012
First seenMay 17, 2012
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.37 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.37 | 2.6.37 |
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