CVE-2011-2484

The adddellistener 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...

CVE-2011-2484

CVE-2011-2484 affects the Linux kernel, specifically code paths in kernel/taskstats.c. In kernels 2.6.39.1 and earlier, add_del_listener does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, enabling a local attacker to cause denial of service through memory/CPU exhaustion and potentially byp...

PT-2011-1009 · Linux +2 · Linux Kernel +2

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 3.1 Description: The issue allows local users to obtain sensitive I/O statistics, potentially revealing confidential information such as the length of another user's password. This is achieved by sending tasksta...