CVE-2011-0999
23.02.2011, 19:00
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.Enginsight
Vendor | Product | Version |
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linux | linux_kernel | 𝑥 < 2.6.38 |
linux | linux_kernel | 2.6.38 |
linux | linux_kernel | 2.6.38 |
linux | linux_kernel | 2.6.38 |
linux | linux_kernel | 2.6.38 |
linux | linux_kernel | 2.6.38 |
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= Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu Releases
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linux |
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linux-ec2 |
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linux-fsl-imx51 |
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linux-lts-backport-maverick |
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linux-lts-backport-natty |
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linux-mvl-dove |
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linux-source-2.6.15 |
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linux-ti-omap4 |
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References