CVE-2011-1012: Divide by Zero
Published Mar 1, 2011
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The ldmparsevmdb function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel ...
— Debian
Affected Software
9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc1
Linux Linux kernel<2.6.38
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.38
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
debian/linux-2.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 1, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Jan 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:57 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1012?
CVE-2011-1012 has a medium severity score due to its potential to cause denial of service through a divide-by-zero error.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1012?
To fix CVE-2011-1012, you should upgrade to a Linux kernel version greater than 2.6.38.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2011-1012?
CVE-2011-1012 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.38-rc6-git6, including 2.6.38 and its release candidates.
4
Can CVE-2011-1012 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-1012 is primarily a local denial of service vulnerability, affecting local users rather than remote attackers.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2011-1012 allow?
CVE-2011-1012 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service condition by invoking a divide-by-zero error.