CVE-2011-2484

kernel: taskstats: duplicate entries in listener mode can lead to DoS

Published Jun 24, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2303-1 linux-2.6 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2303-2 New linux-2.6 packages fix regression
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2310-1 linux-2.6 security update
EUVD 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 Ubuntu USN USN-1186-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1193-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1201-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1202-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1203-1 Linux kernel (Marvel DOVE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1204-1 Linux kernel (i.MX51) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1205-1 Linux kernel (Maverick backport) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1208-1 Linux kernel (Marvel DOVE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1212-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1216-1 Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1218-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1256-1 Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:00 PM
Reserved
Jun 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 24, 2011, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 16, 2011, 12:00 AM