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CVE-2011-4110

The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6...

Low CVSS 2.1

Overview

The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel oops) via vectors related to a user-defined key and "updating a negative key into a fully instantiated key."

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2012-01-27T15:55:04.360
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 2.1 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

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  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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