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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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published: 2011-06-24T20:00:00

Updated: 2024-08-06T23:00:34.000Z

Reserved: 2011-06-15T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2011-2484

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2011-06-24T20:55:04.013

Modified: 2020-07-27T22:41:19.207

Link: CVE-2011-2484

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2011-06-16T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2011-2484 - Bugzilla