CVE-2011-4097

kernel: oom_badness() integer overflow

Published May 17, 2012 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the oom_badness function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8 on 64-bit platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or process termination) by using a certain large amount of memory.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-4048 Integer overflow in the oom_badness function in mm/oom_kill.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8 on 64-bit platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or process termination) by using a certain large amount of memory.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1363-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1364-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1380-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1384-1 Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1386-1 Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:53 PM
Reserved
Oct 18, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 17, 2012, 11:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 31, 2011, 12:00 AM