Linux Kernel up to 3.1.x memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 3.1.x. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2011-4098. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 3.1.x (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The fallocate implementation in the GFS2 filesystem in the Linux kernel before 3.2 relies on the page cache, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service by preallocating blocks in certain situations involving insufficient memory.

The weakness was published 06/08/2013 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-4098 since 10/18/2011. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/03/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84953), SecurityFocus (BID 60512†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42620†). Similar entries are available at VDB-64256, VDB-64254 and VDB-64253. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 64dd153c83743af81f20924c6343652d731eeecb

Timelineinfo

09/12/2011 🔍
10/18/2011 +36 days 🔍
06/08/2013 +599 days 🔍
06/08/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/17/2013 +192 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +462 days 🔍
01/03/2022 +2477 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 64dd153c83743af81f20924c6343652d731eeecb
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-4098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64255
X-Force: 84953
SecurityFocus: 60512
Vulnerability Center: 42620 - Linux Kernel 3.2 RC1 Until 3.2 RC8 Local DoS via Preallocation of Blocks in Situations with Insufficient Memory, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/03/2022 09:25
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (54), 05/17/2017 12:33 (2), 01/03/2022 09:25 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:F17:103

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