CVE-2011-1020: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 28 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.37 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/25/2
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/10/21
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43496
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/18
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Jan/421
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/7/404
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/7/368
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/7/474
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/9/417
- http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2011/SuidBinariesAndProcInterface/
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/7/466
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/2/7/414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46567
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8107
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65693
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1020
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1020
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1020
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1020
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1020
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1020?
CVE-2011-1020 is considered a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1020?
To fix CVE-2011-1020, upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel newer than 2.6.37 that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2011-1020 have on a system?
CVE-2011-1020 can allow local users to gain access to sensitive information or potentially cause a denial of service.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2011-1020?
CVE-2011-1020 affects Linux kernel versions up to and including 2.6.37.
Can CVE-2011-1020 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-1020 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be directly exploited remotely.
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