CVE-2011-2484 | BDVDB-2026-46494 Detail
Description#
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.
Impact#
No impact statement in the source data.
Weaknesses#
No weakness recorded in the source data.
References#
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715436
- http://lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1
Exploit#
No public exploit known
History#
- Version 1Record published in the CVE List.
- Version 2Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.