gsd-2011-2484
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
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.
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Aliases
CVE-2011-2484


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    "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.",
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      "https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-2484.html",
      "https://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2310",
      "https://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2303",
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1386",
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1350",
      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253",
      "https://linux.oracle.com/cve/CVE-2011-2484.html"
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      "lastModifiedDate": "2020-07-27T22:41Z",
      "publishedDate": "2011-06-24T20:55Z"
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}


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