Description
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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2303-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-2303-2 | New linux-2.6 packages fix regression |
Debian DSA |
DSA-2310-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-2472 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1186-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1193-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1201-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1202-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1203-1 | Linux kernel (Marvel DOVE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1204-1 | Linux kernel (i.MX51) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1205-1 | Linux kernel (Maverick backport) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1208-1 | Linux kernel (Marvel DOVE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1212-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1216-1 | Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1218-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1256-1 | Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T23:00:34.000Z
Reserved: 2011-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2011-2484
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Status : Modified
Published: 2011-06-24T20:55:04.013
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2011-2484
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN