CVE-2011-2521 in Kernel
Summary
The x86_assign_hw_event function in arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event.c in the Performance Events subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly calculate counter values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via the perf program.
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Reservation
06/15/2011
Disclosure
05/24/2012
Status
Confirmed
Entries
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60828 | Linux Kernel x86_assign_hw_event numeric error | 189 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-2521 |