// For flags

CVE-2011-1593

kernel: proc: signedness issue in next_pidmap()

Severity Score

4.9
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

Múltiples desbordamientos de entero en la función next_pidmap en kernel/pid.c en el kernel de Linux antes de v2.6.38.4 permiten a usuarios locales causar una denegación de servicio (por caída del sistema) a través de una llamada al sistema (1) getdents o (2) readdir.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2011-04-05 CVE Reserved
  • 2011-05-03 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-06 First Exploit
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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< 2.6.38.4
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux
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5.0
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux Aus
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5.6
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux Desktop
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5.0
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux Eus
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5.6
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux Server
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5.0
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Redhat
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Enterprise Linux Workstation
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5.0
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Canonical
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Ubuntu Linux
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8.04
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lts
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