CVE-2011-2484 in Linux Kernel
Summary
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.
Reservation
06/15/2011
Disclosure
06/24/2011
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57788 | Linux Kernel add_del_listener resource management | 399 | Not defined | Not defined | CVE-2011-2484 |