CVE-2011-4594

kernel: send(m)msg: user pointer dereferences

Published May 17, 2012 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __sys_sendmsg function in net/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted use of the sendmmsg system call, leading to an incorrect pointer dereference.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-4519 The __sys_sendmsg function in net/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted use of the sendmmsg system call, leading to an incorrect pointer dereference.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1260-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1275-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:09 AM
Reserved
Nov 29, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 17, 2012, 11:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:35 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 25, 2011, 12:00 AM