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CVE-2011-1759: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 13 2012(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the sys_oabi_semtimedop function in arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 on the ARM platform, when CONFIG_OABI_COMPAT is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) by providing a crafted argument and leveraging a race condition.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux-2.6
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc7
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc6
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc4
Linux kernel=2.6.38.3
Linux kernel<=2.6.38.8
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc3
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc5
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc2
Linux kernel=2.6.38.6
Linux kernel=2.6.38.1
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc1
Linux kernel=2.6.38.5
Linux kernel=2.6.38.2
Linux kernel=2.6.38
Linux kernel=2.6.38-rc8
Linux kernel=2.6.38.4
Linux kernel=2.6.38.7
Linux Kernel<=2.6.38.8
Linux Kernel=2.6.38
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc3
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc4
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc5
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc6
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc7
Linux Kernel=2.6.38-rc8
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.1
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.3
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.4
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.5
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.6
Linux Kernel=2.6.38.7
<=2.6.38.8
=2.6.38
=2.6.38-rc1
=2.6.38-rc2
=2.6.38-rc3
=2.6.38-rc4
=2.6.38-rc5
=2.6.38-rc6
=2.6.38-rc7
=2.6.38-rc8
=2.6.38.1
=2.6.38.2
=2.6.38.3
=2.6.38.4
=2.6.38.5
=2.6.38.6
=2.6.38.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1759?

    CVE-2011-1759 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1759?

    To fix CVE-2011-1759, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.39 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-1759?

    CVE-2011-1759 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel with CONFIG_OABI_COMPAT enabled.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1759?

    CVE-2011-1759 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to heap memory corruption.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2011-1759?

    CVE-2011-1759 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39, including various 2.6.38 releases.

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