medium
6.9
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1745: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 14 2011(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the agp_generic_insert_memory function in drivers/char/agp/generic.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted AGPIOC_BIND agp_ioctl ioctl call.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<0:2.6.18-238.19.1.el5
0:2.6.18-238.19.1.el5
redhat/kernel<0:2.6.32-131.17.1.el6
0:2.6.32-131.17.1.el6
redhat/kernel-rt<0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6
0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6
debian/linux-2.6
Linux Kernel<2.6.38.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat enterprise linux aus=5.6
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=5.6
redhat enterprise Linux server=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=5.0

Remedy

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/21/4

Remedy

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/22/7

Remedy

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698996

Remedy

https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/4/14/293

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1745?

    CVE-2011-1745 has a high severity rating due to potential privilege escalation and system crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1745?

    To fix CVE-2011-1745, upgrade the Linux kernel to versions 2.6.38.5 or later.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2011-1745?

    CVE-2011-1745 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.38.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1745?

    CVE-2011-1745 is an integer overflow vulnerability found in the agp_generic_insert_memory function.

  • Can CVE-2011-1745 be exploited by local users?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2011-1745 to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.

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