Description
The osf_wait4 function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform uses an incorrect pointer, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a certain integer value to kernel memory.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2310-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-2200 | The osf_wait4 function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform uses an incorrect pointer, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a certain integer value to kernel memory. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T22:53:17.441Z
Reserved: 2011-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2011-2211
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Status : Modified
Published: 2012-06-13T10:24:54.607
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2011-2211
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD