CVE-2011-0999 : mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation

mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation of a transparent huge page (THP) during the existence of a temporary stack for an exec system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.

Published 2011-02-23 19:00:02

Updated 2023-02-13 03:23:19

Source Red Hat, Inc.

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Products affected by CVE-2011-0999

Linux » Linux Kernel
Versions before (<) 2.6.38
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.38 Update RC1
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.38:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.38 Update RC3
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.38:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.38 Update RC2
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.38:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.38 Update RC4
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.38:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Linux » Linux Kernel » Version: 2.6.38
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.38:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat overview for CVE-2011-0999

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2011-0999

Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49152

IPs affected by CVE-2011-0999 1,472

Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-0999

EPSS FAQ

0.04%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 6 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2011-0999

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
4.9	MEDIUM	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C	3.9	6.9	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Complete

CWE ids for CVE-2011-0999

CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2011-0999

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678209

678209 – (CVE-2011-0999) CVE-2011-0999 kernel: thp: prevent hugepages during args/env copying into the user stack
Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.38-rc5

404: File not found
Broken Link

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46442

Linux Kernel Transparent Hugepages Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/6

oss-security - Re: CVE request - kernel: thp: prevent hugepages during args/env copying into the user stack
Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/3

oss-security - CVE request - kernel: thp: prevent hugepages during args/env copying into the user stack
Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65535

Linux Kernel hugepages denial of service CVE-2011-0999 Vulnerability Report
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a7d6e4ecdb7648478ddec76d30d87d03d6e22b31