CVE-2011-4611 in Kernel
Summary
Integer overflow in the perf_event_interrupt function in arch/powerpc/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 on powerpc platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (unhandled performance monitor exception) via vectors that trigger certain outcomes of performance events.
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Reservation
11/29/2011
Disclosure
05/17/2012
Status
Confirmed
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60750 | Linux Kernel perf_event_interrupt numeric error | 189 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-4611 |