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CVE-2011-2498

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.

  • Published: Feb 20, 2020
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2011-2498
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.5
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.9
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel 2.3.36 2.6.39
canonical / ubuntu_linux 11.04 11.04.x
canonical / ubuntu_linux 12.04 12.04.x