CVE-2011-2484

The add_del_listener function in kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and earlier does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption), and bypass the OOM Killer, via a crafted application.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2011-06-24 20:55

Updated : 2024-02-28 11:41


NVD link : CVE-2011-2484

Mitre link : CVE-2011-2484

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-2484


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-399

Resource Management Errors