CVE-2011-2498 json
The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggerin…
published 2020-02-20 6 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-2485
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 33%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.
Patch / fix
- linux linux_kernel 2.6.39
Exploit prediction
0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Affected products
- n/a Linux kernel
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-772 Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
- Technology feeds
References
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marc.info
/?l=oss-security&m=130923704824984&w=2
third-party-advisory
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rapid7.com
/db/vulnerabilities/ubuntu-USN-1383-1
third-party-advisory
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security-tracker.debian.org
/tracker/CVE-2011-2498
third-party-advisory
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usn.ubuntu.com
/1167-1/
third-party-advisory
-
people.canonical.com
/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-2498.html
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-2498
- NVD CVE-2011-2498
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