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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
Source | ID | Title |
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DSA-2240-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
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DSA-2264-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
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EUVD-2011-1593 | 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. |
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USN-1146-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1159-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities (Marvell Dove) |
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USN-1160-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1161-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities (EC2) |
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USN-1162-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities (Marvell Dove) |
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USN-1164-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities (i.MX51) |
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USN-1167-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1168-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1187-1 | Linux kernel (Maverick backport) vulnerabilities |
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USN-1202-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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USN-1212-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T22:28:42.023Z
Reserved: 2011-04-05T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2011-1593

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2011-05-03T20:55:08.463
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2011-1593


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