CVE-2011-2918: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The Performance Events subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 does n ...
— Debian
Under certain circumstances software event overflows go wrong and deadlock. Avoid trying to delete a timer from the timer callback.
Upstream fix: a8b0ca17b80e92faab46ee7179ba9e99ccb61233
References: https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/7/27/337 https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/7/28/284
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2918?
CVE-2011-2918 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause system hangs.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2918?
To fix CVE-2011-2918, update your Linux kernel to version 3.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-2918?
CVE-2011-2918 affects local users of Linux kernels prior to version 3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2918?
CVE-2011-2918 is a performance events subsystem vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2011-2918 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-2918 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the vulnerable system.