gsd-2011-1593
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2011-1593


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            "accessVector": "LOCAL",
            "authentication": "NONE",
            "availabilityImpact": "COMPLETE",
            "baseScore": 4.9,
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            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C",
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          "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-13T01:19Z",
      "publishedDate": "2011-05-03T20:55Z"
    }
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}


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