CVE-2011-1781: Low severity red hat systemtap-sdt-devel vulnerability
SystemTap 1.4, when unprivileged (aka stapusr) mode is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and OOPS) via a crafted ELF program with DWARF expressions that are not properly handled by a stap script that performs stack unwinding (aka backtracing).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1781?
CVE-2011-1781 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1781?
To fix CVE-2011-1781, upgrade SystemTap to a version later than 1.4 where the vulnerability has been resolved.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1781?
CVE-2011-1781 affects users running SystemTap version 1.4 with unprivileged mode enabled.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-1781 facilitate?
CVE-2011-1781 facilitates a local denial of service attack through crafted ELF programs.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2011-1781 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-1781 may lead to a divide-by-zero error and OOPS in the affected system.